Clematis Wisley (Viticella Group)
Vigorous and free-flowering, Clematis ‘Wisley’ is a deciduous climber with masses of large, slightly nodding, violet blue flowers, up to 5 in. wide (13 cm), adorned with a reddish flush along the center of each sepal and yellow anthers. Each flower bears 4 to 6 sepals with elegant, crinkled edges.
Vigorous and free-flowering, Clematis 'Wisley' is a deciduous climber with masses of large, slightly nodding, violet-blue flowers, up to 5 in. wide (13 cm), adorned with a reddish flush along the center of each sepal and yellow anthers. Each flower bears 4 to 6 sepals with elegant, crinkled edges. Blooming profusely from midsummer to fall, this large-flowered clematis is an ideal plant to grow with wall-trained, free-standing, or climbing roses. It looks terrific when combined with yellow flowering plants or plants with variegated foliage.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 11 |
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| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Plant Family | Clematis |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ – 48″ (90cm – 120cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |