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Clematis 'Lady Caroline Nevill'

Lady Caroline Nevill Clematis

Clematis 'Lady Caroline Nevill'
Family
Ranunculaceae
Height
8 to 12 ft
Width
3 to 6 ft
Flower color
Soft lavender-pink, star-shaped flowers
Foliage color
Medium green compound leaves with ovate leaflets
Bloom time
Early to mid summer
Light
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moderate moisture
Maintenance
Moderate; requires support or trellis; light pruning after flowering remove weak stems
Growing zone
USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife
Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

About this plant

Clematis 'Lady Caroline Nevill' produces large, elegant flowers in soft lavender-mauve tones accented by a deeper central bar on each petal. The blooms feature creamy stamens at the center and appear primarily in late spring to early summer, with additional flowers often forming later in the season. The blossoms are carried on twining stems clothed in medium green, lightly textured foliage that provides a graceful backdrop throughout the growing months.

Introduced in England during the nineteenth century, this cultivar reflects the rich heritage of early clematis breeding. It performs well on trellises, arches, and fences, where its climbing habit allows blooms to be displayed at eye level. 'Lady Caroline Nevill' also suits container culture, offering reliable flowering and refined color from late spring onward.

Works well in

Arbors & Trellises · Fences & Walls · Vertical Screening · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Lungworts · Daylilies · Lavender · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Give it something sturdy to climb and keep the base planted with lower perennials, which shades the roots and hides bare stems.

Where to see it

This plant can be seen at the Rogerson Clematis Garden.