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Clematis "Comtesse de Bouchaud"

Bred around 1903 by Francisque Morel (France) and the namesake of a countess-patroness of clematis culture, Countess de Bouchaud herself the owner of a garden in Chasselay on the Rhone. (In those days many gardens were able to survive only with support from nobility.) Its clear, neutral dusky pink colour with no veins makes it a versatile clematis: it can be used as companion plant (with a rose, for example) and it also thrives in shade. In photographs its colours often appear somewhat distorted, i.e. with a blue hue. It is similar to the Hagley Hybrid but has lightly coloured stamens. In the course of the year, it is one of the first late flowering varieties, flowering from late June - September. The tips of the petals have a tendency to slightly curl under. This is a favourite variety for beginners: impressive, healthy, vigorous and reliable. It easily reaches a height of 3 – 4 metres, is not very vulnerable to clematis wilt. Blooms profusely in the garden of the artist Monet in Giverny, France, along a sunny wall. Refer to the general information for guidance on location, pruning, suitable cable systems, etc..

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'Comtesse de Bouchaud' belongs to the 'Jackmanii' group

Clematis "Comtesse de Bouchaud"
Clematis "Comtesse de Bouchaud"
Clematis hybrid "Comtesse de Bouchaud" on a trellis
Clematis with a climbing aid on a downpipe
The lovely "Comtesse de Bouchaud"
Pink clematis "Comtesse de Bouchaud," photo from A. Tolksdorf