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Clematis patens Piilu

Clematis patens Piilu
Early Large-flowered Clematis, Patens Clematis

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Lovely clematis that produced several flowers in summer and grew well.

Odile , 20/10/2024

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This climbing perennial, rather compact and therefore suitable for container cultivation, is very floriferous. In late spring, a first wave of flowers in two charming shades of pink appears. They can be semi-double or even double with a lovely heart of butter yellow stamens. Then in late summer, a second wave emerges and covers the foliage with beautiful stars in pale pink and bright pink tepals. Hardy and suitable for sunny or partially shaded positions, this Clematis allows for a beautiful touch of romance on vertical supports.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
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Description

The 'Piilu' Clematis is a compact climbing plant, suitable for container cultivation and offering a long and abundant flowering period. Balconies and terraces will quickly adopt this perennial with its very romantic hues. From late spring, a first wave of flowers, sometimes semi-double or double, invades the foliage and brings a lovely freshness. The tepals are pale pink on the outer edge and bright pink in the centre. They encircle a bristly heart of butter yellow stamens. This flowering will pause briefly in August and resume in late summer to sprinkle stars on the trellises and walls that this hardy plant loves to cover.

This recent creation, dating back to the 1980s, comes from Estonia and was quickly rewarded at Courson in 2000. It is the result of cross-breeding between 'Hagley Hybrid' and 'Makhrovyi', carried out by Uno Kivistik. Belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, this Clematis, like most of its cousins, likes a light, deep, moist and fertile soil, preferably neutral. It appreciates a sunny or partially shaded (where its colours will be even more intense) exposure, with the base of the plant always in shade. It is frost-resistant and can withstand freezing temperatures. However, it does not like stagnant moisture, so the substrate must be well-draining and watering should be moderate (if necessary, especially in the first year). Easy and undemanding, it allows beginners to achieve beautiful results with little difficulty.

'Piilu' (pronounced "pilou") is a climbing plant of reasonable size that can reach a height of 2 m (7ft). The previous year's stems will bear spring flowers from May to July. These flowers, sometimes semi-double or double, can be composed of multiple tepals and reach 10 cm (4in) in diameter. The late summer flowering (carried by the current year's branches) begins in September and continues into October. The single star-shaped flowers are slightly smaller (6 cm (2in) in diameter), but display the same shades that give them a piquant charm. The tepals, ending in a point and often with undulated margins, are a very soft light pink, with a more intense pink at the centre that enhances the overall appearance. They open fully and reveal a refreshing light yellow stamen centre. Later, fruits appear and decorate the foliage, remaining until winter. The leaves, composed of 3 to 5 leaflets, are deciduous and a beautiful tender green. They are carried by voluble stems that twine around their support.

In containers, with a trellis to support it, 'Piilu' will reward owners of small balconies and will flower for a long time even in partial shade. Place some spring bulbs at its base and enjoy the show with minimal maintenance. To enhance this scene a bit more, 'Baby Star', as well as the 'pink and white arbor' collection, will keep it company in perfect harmony. Finally, if you have a larger space, this non-invasive clematis will weave through a bamboo tipi in a flower bed, adding verticality.

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Clematis patens Piilu (Flowering) Flowering
Clematis patens Piilu (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to July, September to October
Flower size 7 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

patens

Cultivar

Piilu

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Early Large-flowered Clematis, Patens Clematis

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference6813094

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Planting and care

Clematis 'Piilu' should be planted in spring or autumn, 5 cm (2in) deep, with the root ball placed diagonally or even lying on the ground. The head should be in the sun (or partial shade) and the base in the shade. You can place a flat tile in front of the stump or plant ground cover plants. It prefers moderately moist, deep, well-worked, drained, and rich soil. Cover the base with a small mound of soil to encourage the emergence of new shoots. After planting, prune the shoots to 30 cm (12in) from the base, above a pair of buds. Train them loosely to help the plant cling on its own later. Maintenance pruning should be done after flowering (mid-summer) to remove faded flowers and shorten the bloomed stems. This will allow the plant to produce new shoots for a second flowering. More vigorous pruning can be done in spring to cut back some stems more severely, but not necessarily every year. Watch out for pests like aphids and gastropods.

Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
Type of support Tree, Trellis, Wall

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, fertile, deep and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Summer pruning helps to remove faded flowers and shorten the bloomed stems to encourage a perpetual flowering. Pruning in early spring allows for a more severe cutting back of some stems to promote the emergence of new shoots.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February, August
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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