The non-vining clematis are always eye-catching in the border, but Mrs. Robert Brydon deserves a second look for sheer volume alone. The masses of cool lavender flower clusters, borne on arching branches in late summer, fill the garden with fragrant clouds of soft color. Each prominent stamen radiates out from the recurved sepals producing an exotic effect and remain in place late into the season. This is a sprawling plant that can be shown to advantage with some stems placed in a short obelisk. or left to its own devices to form a billowing mass of knee-high ground cover. Clematis heracleifolia ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’
In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category. These Clematis bloom on new vines that emerge from the ground each year or stems from near the bottom of older vines. Prune hard in the spring and as often as you like to encourage reblooming and keep the plant as tidy as you like.
Botanical Name:Clematis ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’
Form:Non-vining; Large Plant, Small Flower
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:6 – 8 feet
Spread:24 – 36 inches
Spacing:24 – 36 inches
Hardiness Zone:4-9
Flowering Date:Mid summer to early fall
Planting Instructions:GREEN group vining clematis (potted, dormant or bareroot) should be planted 2-4″ deeper than the current crown. This means you will plant roots, crown and some of the stems under the soil.
Winter Care:Mulch as needed in colder climates
Shipped:4″ POT
Growth Rate:Moderate
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Purple
Flower Form:Petals arch back to reveal prominent stamens that radiate in all directions
Foliage Type:Deep green foliage
Pruning:In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category. These Clematis bloom on new vines that emerge from the ground each year or stems from near the bottom of older vines. Prune hard in the spring and as often as you like to encourage reblooming and keep the plant as tidy as you li
Soil Requirement:Moist, well-drained soil
Watering Requirement:Average water needs
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
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