Description
Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' Stok | Clematis
Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' on a cane is a cane-trained Clematis with large pink flowers and a clear, upright presentation. Also known in UK horticultural use as a large-flowered clematis, this climbing plant is supplied trained on a cane, giving it an immediately structured starting form in the garden. It remains a climber, not a tree or true standard plant, and will need a suitable support for further growth. With a mature height of approximately 250 cm, it can bring height and colour to a pergola, fence or trellis. The green foliage is deciduous, so the plant is not evergreen. Its abundant pink flowers provide the main seasonal display, with flowering from June to September and the potential for repeat flowering. The cane-trained form also works well in a suitable container, where the upright presentation makes it easier to place the plant as part of a planned garden design. This cultivar is part of the clematis range and is supplied in a retail form that combines a neat initial structure with the natural habit of a flowering climber.
Key features of Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' on a cane
- Abundant summer flowering: The plant produces a showy display of large pink flowers from June to September. Product data also indicates potential repeat flowering, helping to extend the ornamental season.
- Deciduous green foliage: The foliage is green and deciduous. No specific leaf shape is stated, but the foliage provides a fresh green setting for the pink flowers during the growing season.
- Position and soil: Choose full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position suited to UK garden conditions. The soil should be fertile, humus-rich and slightly moist, while still being well drained. Good drainage is important, especially in a mild and wet climate, because waterlogged soil should be avoided.
- Climbing growth on a cane: This large-flowered clematis has climbing and upright growth and can reach approximately 250 cm when mature. Supplied on a cane, it has a structured upright starting form, but it remains a climbing plant and needs a suitable support such as a trellis. Its growth is strong enough to develop height and vertical interest in the garden.
Uses of Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' on a cane in the garden
- Pergolas and trellis: The cane-trained form gives a pergola or trellis an organised starting point. As the plant continues to climb, it can help bring pink flower colour into the vertical space of the garden, provided suitable support is available.
- Fences and garden structures: This Clematis can be used alongside a fence or other support structure. The upright presentation is useful where a clear planting point is wanted, while the later growth remains that of a climbing plant rather than a self-supporting standard.
- Containers: The plant is suitable for containers where a suitable climbing support is present. Its cane-trained shape gives a container display an immediate vertical structure, making it useful for a terrace, courtyard or other garden area with limited planting space.
- Hardiness and planting combinations: The product data gives a hardiness rating of USDA zone 4, approximately -34.4°C to -28.9°C. It can be combined with other ornamental climbers, perennials and container planting where light, moisture and support needs are compatible. In UK gardens, a sheltered position and well-drained soil remain sensible choices.
- Ornamental value: Its main garden value is the combination of abundant, large pink flowers over a long summer period and the organised presentation of a plant trained on a cane. It adds vertical colour without changing the plant’s natural climbing habit.
This cane-trained Clematis is a practical choice for adding long-lasting pink flower colour and vertical interest to a pergola, fence, trellis or suitable container where a climbing support is available.
