Flowers are whimsical pale pink and exceptionally large 6 to 8 inches across!
Huge 6- to 8-inch single flowers appear most heavily in early summer, then more modestly in early fall. The final flush of bloom is followed by handsome seed heads, which keep this climber interesting until winter.
'Nelly Moser' was introduced in 1897, became an instant favorite, and has never looked back. This climber reaches 6 to 10 feet long and wide (generally larger in the garden than in containers), and demonstrates much better tolerance of shade than most Clematis. In fact, the richest pink tones arise in a bit of shade!
This is a Group II Clematis for pruning purposes. Give it a season or two to find its feet in your garden or container, and then watch it leap up! Very long-lived. Zones 4-8.
Genus | Clematis |
Species | hybrid |
Variety | 'Nelly Moser' |
Item Form | 1-Quart |
Zone | 4 - 8 |
Bloom Start to End | Early Summer - Early Fall |
Clematis Pruning | Group 2 |
Habit | Vining |
Plant Height | 6 ft - 10 ft |
Plant Width | 6 ft - 10 ft |
Additional Characteristics | Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Free Bloomer, Heirloom, Long Bloomers, Pruning Recommended, Repeat Bloomer, Rose Companions |
Bloom Color | Light Pink, Light Red |
Foliage Color | Medium Green |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
Resistance | Heat Tolerant |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
Uses | Border, Containers, Outdoor, Vines and Climbers |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |