Clematis Petit Faucon™ 'Evisix'
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Family: Ranunculaceae
Pronounced: KLEM-uh-tiss
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Vines.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: A1, A3, 1-9, 14-17.
USDA zones: 3-9.
Mature size:
Height: 3 feet (1 m).
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Flowering period: June-October.
Flowering attributes: Semi-nodding flowers of deep violet purple, with yellow anthers.
Leaf attributes: Deciduous, green leaves. New foliage is a bronzy-green.
Light: Tops in full sun, feet in shade. | Partial shade.
Soil: Fertile, humus rich, well-drained soil.
Feeding: Mulch well with composted manure or compost. Feed 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 3 or C.
Rainy Side Notes
This 1995 introduction from clematis breeder, Raymond Evison, is a stunning little non-clinging clematis. In 1998, the British Clematis Society awarded its Certificate of Merit to four clematis, including Clematis Petit Faucon™ 'Evisix'. The BCS also included this clematis in their First National Clematis Display Garden, at Bourne Hall, Ewell, Surrey in England.
I have faith this will eventually find its way to become a Great Plant Pick for Pacific Northwest gardens. Three months of captivating flowers every year is a grand enough reason to grow it in our gardens. The shape of the flowers resembles the wings of the bird it was named after. Deep purple buds open to orange-yellow stamens that fade to a silvery-white, contrasting against the upright, deep purple blossoms with a slight twist to its petals. In time the flowers fade and turn into neat, cylindrical seed heads, all of which augments its charm.
I cherish this clematis growing up an old mailbox where I keep my small garden tools. The first year in the ground, it grew exceptionally well and flowered during the entire summer. For a small obelisk or lamppost, this cultivar is the perfect size! It does need tying up to a structure however, since it will not climb like other clematis. It is suitable for growing along the ground, in a container, or draped over a wall.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
Additional Reading
Planting and Care of Clematis.
Book Recommendation: Gardening with Clematis : Design & Cultivation
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