Clematis 'Belle of Woking'

©1997

Family: Ranunculaceae
Pronounced: KLEM-uh-tiss

GROWING GUIDE

Geographic Origin: Garden.
Plant Group: Vines.
Hardiness: Sunset zones: A2, A3; 2-11, 14-24. USDA zones: 4-9.
Mature size: Height: 6-8 feet (1.8-2.5 m). Width: 3 feet (1 m).
Flowering period: Early to late summer.
Flowering attributes: Large, double, sometimes semi-double, silvery-lavender flower that fades to a pale, silvery blue, with white filaments and creamy anthers.
Leaf attributes: Deciduous, green leaves.
Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: This clematis will tolerate most soils, but give it fertile, humus rich, well-drained soil for best results.
Feeding: Mulch well with composted manure or compost. Fertilize once a month with a complete organic fertilizer during the growing season.
Propagation Methods: Layer branches in late winter. | Basal and softwood cuttings in spring. | Division in spring. | Semi-ripe cuttings in early summer.
Pruning Methods: Pruning group 2 or B. Lightly prune to remove dead wood.

Rainy Side Notes

Raised by George Jackman in 1875, Clematis ‘Belle of Woking’ is a cross between C. ‘Lanuginosa Candida’ and C. ‘Fortunei’. It is notoriously slow to establish, and in some areas of the country it is a weak grower. Here in the Pacific Northwest, once established, the vine can take off like a rocket, provided it is protected from strong winds. The clematis takes well to container-culture and makes a great cut flower.

Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.

Additional Reading

Planting and Care of Clematis.

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