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Clematis Piilu

The pretty double, and single, mid mauvy-pink flowers have deep rose-pink bars, irregular white markings and a crown of yellow stamens. The later blooms are always single.

Piilu means Little Duckling
Parentage Hagley Hybrid x Machrovyi

Flowering Months June - July & September - October
Pruning Group Light
Height (feet) 5-6
Facing Aspect North, South, East, West
Aspect Any, Partial Shade, Shaded, Sunny
Flower Diameter (Inches) 2-4
RHS Award of Garden Merit No
Habit Deciduous Climber
Scented No
Suitable for growing in a container Yes
Category Early Large Flowered

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Reminders for this plant

Due about 6 years ago:

2.prune in late winter or early spring (february) and after the first flush of flowers in early summer.

Group 2. Remove dead or weak stems before growth begins. Check individual stems from the top down until you reach a pair of healthy buds, and prune just above them, removing the spindly or damaged growth above