Trade name information:
Trade Name: The Countess of Wessex™
Cultivar name: 'Evipo073'
Also sold as:
  • Boulevard® The Countess of Wessex™

Data specific to Clematis (Edit)
Growing Zones: USDA Zone 5
USDA Zone 8
USDA Zone 9
USDA Zone 10
USDA Zone 10 - partially shaded areas only
Typical Plant Size: Typically under 3 feet
Pruning Group: Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring
Bloom Diameter: Very Large - over 8 inches (20+ cm)
Bloom Color (Tepals): Medium Pink/Rose hue
Bar or Accent Color (if applicable): Red/Burgundy bar
Center Color (Anthers): Other
Bloom Shape: Tulip shape
Preferred Light: Prefers full sun
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements
Recommendations: Good choice for a conservatory or indoor growth

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5b
Leaves: Glaucous
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Containers: Preferred depth

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