Captain Thuillaux Clematis
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Captain Thuillaux Clematis |
| Botanical Name | Clematis x 'Captain Thuilleaux' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Vine |
| Mature Height | 6 to 8 ft |
| Mature Width | 3 to 4 ft |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Bloom Color | White with Magenta-pink stripes |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | May to September |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Attributes | Black Walnut Tolerant, Deer Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water once per week with 1" of water or 2" if weather is dry and hot. |
| Fertilize Notes | Feed once a month starting mid-spring through mid-summer with a balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10. Don't feed while blooming. Feed with bonemeal in fall. |
| Prune Notes | This blooms on new wood so prune early spring to the nearest pair of strong leaf axil buds. |