Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie'

Plant details

One of Nigel Colborn's favourite clematis, this cultivar is one of the best of the orientalis types and a vigorous climber, growing to about 7m (22ft) in height with a 4m (12ft) spread. It has dark-green leaves and huge mustard-yellow, lantern-shaped flowers, which are followed by whiskery seed-heads. This plant may be grown in partial shade or full sun, but prefers rich, well-drained soil with the roots shaded. As with all the late-flowering clematis, pruning is easy. Simply cut back the stems to a pair of strong buds 15cm to 20cm (6in to 8in) above ground level before growth begins in early spring.

Family: Ranunculaceae

Genus: Clematis

Cultivar: Bill MacKenzie

Plant type: Deciduous climber

Flower colour: Yellow

Foliage colour: Mid-green

Feature: Attractive seed-heads, Flowers

Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade

Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Experienced

Height: 180cm

Spread: 300cm

Flowering period: June to November

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