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Clematis 'Nelly Moser' (Clematis 'Nelly Moser')
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per year
3m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
Other names
Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Nelly Moser' _ 'Nelly Moser' is a mid-sized, deciduous climber with glossy, dark-green leaves. In summer, it bears large pink flowers with red anthers whose petals have a darker bar down the each petal.
Clematis 'Nelly Moser' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-pink, Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Clematis wilt , Slime flux Clematis wilt , Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Group 2 - Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring. Trim all remaining stems to strong buds. Deadhead to encourage more flowers later in the season.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Nelly Moser' (Clematis 'Nelly Moser') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 Years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, preferably chalky soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the top of the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots and base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
Other names
Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Nelly Moser' _ 'Nelly Moser' is a mid-sized, deciduous climber with glossy, dark-green leaves. In summer, it bears large pink flowers with red anthers whose petals have a darker bar down the each petal.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink, Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Group 2 - Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring. Trim all remaining stems to strong buds. Deadhead to encourage more flowers later in the season.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Nelly Moser' (Clematis 'Nelly Moser') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 Years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, preferably chalky soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the top of the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots and base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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