'Giselle' is a unique Clematis displaying a slate pink color that's rare to find in a garden. The 5 inch flowers appear that flowers throughout summer. This sun loving variety displays vibrant bright, red flowers. If you prefer a more burgundy look, plant your clematis in slight shade.
- Deadhead after the first wave of blooms to promote new blooms.
- This Clematis belongs to the third group of Clematis - a group including Clematis which flower in late summer on growth made in that season. They should be pruned in late winter or early spring and require 'hard pruning': simply cut back the stems to a pair of strong buds about 1ft. (30 cm) above ground level before growth begins in early spring.
| Hardiness | 4 – 10 |
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| Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Plant Family | Clematis |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) |
| Height | 4' – 5' (180cm – 240cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |