- Botanical name: Clematis 'Princess Diana'
- Common name: Clematis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Perennial, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Sometimes known as ‘The Princess of Wales’, Clematis ‘Princess Diana’ bears small luminous pink, tulip-shaped flowers from early summer to autumn.It’s ideal for growing up a trellis or obelisk, and may even be trained to scramble through shrubs and trees.
For best results grow Clematis ‘Princess Diana’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. As with all the late-flowering clematis, ‘Princess Diana’ falls into Pruning Group Three: simply cut stems back to the lowest pair of buds in February or March.
How to grow Clematis 'Princess Diana'
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Plant size
50cm height
2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Clematis 'Princess Diana' and wildlife
Clematis 'Princess Diana' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Clematis 'Princess Diana' poisonous?
Clematis 'Princess Diana' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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