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Clematis Mrs. Robert Brydon

A shrubby non-vining Clematis with mid to late season appeal

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  • flowering dateBlooms mid summer to early fall
  • hardiness zone4-9
  • height6 - 8 feet
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship asDORMANT 4" POT
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Produces clouds of fragrant lavender blooms
  • Blooms after spring perennials have finished
  • Fills the border with early fall color
The non-vining clematis are always eye-catching in the border, but Mrs. Robert Brydon deserves a second look for sheer volume alone. The masses of cool lavender flower clusters, borne on arching branches in late summer, fill the garden with fragrant clouds of soft color. Each prominent stamen radiates out from the recurved sepals producing an exotic effect and remain in place late into the season. This is a sprawling plant that can be shown to advantage with some stems placed in a short obelisk. or left to its own devices to form a billowing mass of knee-high ground cover. Clematis heracleifolia 'Mrs. Robert Brydon'

In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category. These Clematis bloom on new vines that emerge from the ground each year or stems from near the bottom of older vines. Prune hard in the spring and as often as you like to encourage reblooming and keep the plant as tidy as you like.

Product Details

  • botanical nameClematis 'Mrs. Robert Brydon'
  • flowering dateBlooms mid summer to early fall
  • flower colorPurple
  • flower formPetals arch back to reveal prominent stamens that radiate in all directions
  • foliage typeDeep green foliage
  • formNon-vining; Large Plant, Small Flower
  • growth rateModerate
  • hardiness zone4-9
  • height6 - 8 feet
  • planting instructionsRemove plant from pot and soak roots in water for about 10 minutes. Dig a hole twice as large as the plant pot. Fill the bottom with a layer of small stones to provide good drainage. Add compost and other soil supplements to the hole. Plant the roots and lightly firm the ground around it.
  • pruningIn our Stoplight Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN category. It blooms on old and new wood, so prune as often or as fully as you like to promote reblooming. (Group 3)
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • shipping seasonSpring
  • ship asDORMANT 4" POT
  • soil requirementMoist, well-drained soil
  • spacing24 - 36 inches
  • spread24 - 36 inches
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • watering requirementAverage water needs
  • winter careMulch as needed in colder climates

Shipping Schedule

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-3B 4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4A-4B 4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A 4/18/24 - 5/31/24
5B 3/25/24 -5/31/24
6A 3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B 2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A 2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B 2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A 2/15/24 - 5/10/24
8B 2/12/24 - 5/10/24
9A-10B 2/5/24 - 5/10/24
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24
Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24

    Clematis Mrs. Robert Brydon
    Clematis Mrs. Robert Brydon
    Clematis Mrs. Robert Brydon

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