Duchess of Albany clematis
Clematis 'Duchess of Albany'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 12 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Deep pink
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Duchess of Albany' clematis (Clematis 'Duchess of Albany') is a vine for containers, cottage gardens, specimen planting, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. It bears deep pink blooms in spring, summer, and autumn, and it attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. George Jackman & Son bred it.
Pairs well with Limelight hydrangea, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Lily.