Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
Best vertical accent for gardeners seeking elegant, shade-tolerant seasonal color.
The Clematis 'Nelly Moser' is a stunning heirloom vine, celebrated for its large, 6-8 inch flowers featuring pale pink petals with striking red central bars. This deciduous perennial offers a beautiful repeat bloom from early summer into fall, providing extended garden color. Reaching up to 10 feet, it's a vigorous climber perfect for trellises, walls, or fences. It thrives in well-drained, loamy soil and prefers partial shade to maintain its vibrant flower hues. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, 'Nelly Moser' is an excellent choice for adding vertical elegance and attracting butterflies to your garden.
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SKU
36654
Who it's for
- Plant lovers wanting flowers in both spring and autumn
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, high-impact focal point
- Landscapers needing rapid vertical coverage for trellises
Who should skip it
- Risk-averse growers worried about fungal disease outbreaks
- Gardeners with only hot, full-sun planting locations
- Novice gardeners intimidated by specific pruning schedules
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking striped blooms provide an immediate focal point for any garden.
Climbing Versatility
Vigorous growth habit makes it ideal for covering trellises and walls.
Bloom Longevity
Repeat flowering cycle ensures consistent color from early summer through autumn.
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in partial shade while maintaining its signature vibrant petal hues.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably attracts butterflies, enhancing the ecological health of your landscape.
Hardiness Range
Robust perennial performance across a wide variety of climate zones.
Key Specs
SKU
36654
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
120 in
Mature Width
120 in
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
Bloom Color
Light Red, Light Pink
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Features
- Large, showy flowers up to 8 inches wide
- Repeat blooming for extended color
- Distinctive pale pink and red striped blooms
- Tolerates partial shade conditions
- Vigorous climber for vertical coverage
- Classic heirloom variety from 1897
- Attracts butterflies to the garden
- Perennial life cycle for lasting beauty
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional visual design and reliable bloom quality of the 'Nelly Moser' Clematis. The striking bicolor flowers deliver a dramatic aesthetic impact, often exceeding expectations for size and color saturation. While some reviewers noted initial slow growth, the overwhelming sentiment centers on the plant's robust health upon arrival and its impressive ability to establish quickly in the garden. Consumers feel this classic variety offers tremendous value, transforming trellises and walls into vibrant focal points with minimal fuss once established. The plant's reliability in producing its signature blooms year after year is a major highlight.
Know before you buy
While it can handle full sun, this variety actually prefers partial shade. The flowers hold their vibrant pink and red colors much better when protected from the intense afternoon sun.
The 'Nelly Moser' is a vigorous climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height and width. Ensure you provide a sturdy trellis, fence, or wall that can accommodate this size.
Yes, this is a repeat-blooming variety. You can expect a primary flush of large flowers in early summer, followed by additional blooms that continue into the fall.
The 'Nelly Moser' is hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 8. As a perennial, it is well-equipped to survive the winters within this range, provided it is planted in well-drained soil.
It performs best in loamy, well-drained soil. It is important to keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, as poor drainage can lead to root issues.
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