Botanical name
Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’
Other names
Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’
Genus
Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
‘Nelly Moser’ _ ‘Nelly Moser’ is a mid-sized, deciduous climber with glossy, dark-green leaves. In summer, it bears large pink flowers with red anthers whose petals have a darker bar down the each petal.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Dark-pink, Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
Clematis wilt , Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Group 2 – Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring. Trim all remaining stems to strong buds. Deadhead to encourage more flowers later in the season.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ (Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 Years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, preferably chalky soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant the top of the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots and base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
