This sweetly scented is a very large deciduous climber with charming, single, pale pink flowers adorned with a satin sheen, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm), from late spring to early summer. The blossoms are so profuse that they generally cover the foliage of ternate, mid-green leaves, emerging bronze. Opening from pointed, mauve-pink buds, the flowers bear 4 broad petals, strong mauve-pink at first, then slightly fading in their center as the flowers mature. Their delightful fragrance fills the air as you pass by. A long time favorite, this vigorous and extremely floriferous vine is perfect for covering a wall, trellis, fence or arbor. Plant it near an entrance or path where the lovely fragrance can be enjoyed.
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
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| Heat Zones | 6 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 |
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Plant Family | Clematis |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height | 30' – 40' (9m – 12m) |
| Spread | 6' – 10' (180cm – 3m) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |