Grow Clematis viticella 'Betty Corning' if you want a softer, more natural climbing clematis. This deciduous variety produces lightly scented bell-shaped flowers in pale pinkish-blue with lilac-pink inner tones.

The flowers have recurved tips and deep veining, giving them texture and movement through summer.

• Height: 3–4m
• Spread: 1.5–2m
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

Key Features

• Bell-shaped flowers with recurved petals
• Soft pink-blue colouring with lilac tones
• Light fragrance during flowering
• Free-flowering and reliable through summer

Wildlife Benefits

• Flowers attract bees and pollinating insects
• Provides nectar during the summer months
• Climbing growth offers shelter for insects

Grow it alongside other late-flowering climbers for longer seasonal interest. Do you have enough nectar-rich plants flowering in summer?

Also Known As

• Clematis 'Betty Corning'

Planting Tips

• Provide support such as a trellis, arch, or obelisk
• Plant with roots shaded and top growth in sun or light shade
• Water regularly while establishing
• Prune hard in early spring as part of Group 3 clematis care
• Mulch annually to help retain moisture

Place it where the flowers can move naturally in the breeze. The hanging blooms suit relaxed planting styles.