Mrs. N. Thompson clematis
Clematis 'Mrs. N. Thompson'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Blue, red center
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Mrs. N. Thompson' clematis (Clematis 'Mrs. N. Thompson') is a vine for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and specimen use. 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 of most types. The blooms are deep violet-purple with a bright red bar and reach 4 to 6 inches wide. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Walter Pennell bred it.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Stargazer lily, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.