Clematis Prince Charles
Compact and Floriferous, with Lightly Twisted Petals
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Clematis 'Prince Charles'

Item # 41008
$21.95 ea
Buy 3+ at $18.95 ea
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Ships at the proper planting time for your zone.

Ideal for containers or growing through climbing roses.

An especially good choice for the south and southwest.
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Brilliantly free-flowering and compact, this viticella type Clematis is a gardener's joy. Just 6 to 8 feet tall, it is much more manageable than some of the sprawling varieties, yet offers masses of huge 4-inch blooms over a long early-summer-to-early-fall season. Neatly creased, playfully twisted petals of mauve blue shine deep azure in twilight and moonlight, making this a superb choice for the patio or other well-trafficked nighttime garden spot!

'Prince Charles' is a New Zealand introduction. Often compared to C. 'Perle d'Azur,' it is far more compact than that variety, and with interestingly twisted petals that give the flowers greater depth. Very floriferous, it thrives even in the hot and humid south. The semi-nodding blooms, punctuated by a satiny sheen and contrasting chartreuse filaments and rich yellow anthers, are splendid draped over an arbor or dangling from a pillar or post, and make superb arrangements when floated in a bowl of water. They arise so profusely that you can cut armloads over the long season without worrying about "stripping" the vine of color!

Like most Clematis, 'Prince Charles' is easy to grow and widely adapted, provided it is given full sun on its foliage and protection for its roots. A heavy mulch is recommended, keeping the roots cool and moist throughout the growing season. It may take this vine a season or two to get established, but once the root system is in place, bloom is heavy, continuous, and glorious! Expect 'Prince Charles' to reach 6 to 8 feet long. Zones 4-9. Pruning Group III.

Genus Clematis
Variety 'Prince Charles'
Bloom Season Early Summer - Early Fall
Clematis Pruning Group Group 3
Habit Vining
Zone 4 - 9
Plant Height 6 ft - 8 ft
Plant Width 6 ft - 8 ft
Bloom Size 4 in
Item Form Trade Gallon
Additional Characteristics Rose Companions, Repeat Bloomer, Free Bloomer, Pruning Recommended, Flower
Bloom Color Light Blue, Light Lavender
Foliage Color Dark Green
Light Requirements Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements Moist,  well-drained
Resistance Cold Hardy, Heat Tolerant
Soil Tolerance Normal,  loamy
Uses Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Outdoor, Vines and Climbers
Restrictions CAN, HI, PR