Many Clematis peak in early summer, but 'Will Goodwin' offers an equally strong rebloom at summer's end! And such blooms -- 6 to 8 inches wide, with a soft lavender-blue hue striped in white and rippled along the petal edges.The flowers are 6 to 8 inches across, with overlapping petals, frilly edges, and fluffy yellow centers. Cut them for indoor arrangements and float them in a bowl of water to enjoy them up close, or let them beautify the garden, mailbox, lamppost, fence, trellis, or arbor! The possibilities are endless with this adaptable, very cold-hardy climber.
'Will Goodwin' reaches 8 to 12 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide. It makes a fine companion to other Clematis and is delightful twining up through open-branched roses and small trees. The classic Rose companion, it is long-blooming and very easy to grow.
Space these plants about 3 to 4 feet apart in rich, humusy soil, and mulch to keep the roots evenly moist. Clematis like to have cool roots and warm tops, so select a spot in full sun to dappled shade. Very long-lived, this perennial will delight you for years to come! Zones 4-8. Pruning Group II.
