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Growing Zones
Baroness Fookes™ Clematis brings full-size, ruffled blooms to a vine that stays refreshingly compact. Clematis ‘EviGsy156’ grows just 3–4 feet tall and wide, yet produces 5-inch purple-blue flowers marked with a darker central bar and bright red anthers. The color is saturated and steady, even through repeat bloom. Developed through the Raymond Evison Guernsey breeding program, it was named to honor Janet Evelyn Fookes, recipient of the RHS Elizabeth Medal of Honour for her contributions to horticulture.
Bloom begins in late spring, continues into early summer, and then returns in late summer with another flush. Buds form in succession, so the display never feels sparse. Dense green foliage frames the flowers cleanly and gives the plant substance even between bloom cycles. Its moderate size makes it practical for patios, front-of-border placement, and smaller vertical accents. It climbs neatly by leaf stems, keeping the overall look neat rather than sprawling.
Baroness Fookes™ Clematis Care
Plant in full sun to part shade, giving the blooms a bit of afternoon relief in hotter climates. Choose fertile, free-draining soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH and incorporate compost before planting. Set the crown a few inches below the soil surface to encourage strong basal shoots. Water thoroughly during establishment and maintain steady moisture through active growth, especially as buds form. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring, followed by one light balanced feeding in early summer if growth appears thin.
Baroness Fookes™ is a Group 3 clematis, so cut all stems back to 6–12 inches above ground in late winter or early spring. This hard pruning promotes vigorous new shoots and abundant flowering from the base upward.
Baroness Fookes™ Clematis Spacing
Space plants about 3 feet apart in landscape designs so each vine can fill out without crowding. In garden beds, let it climb through climbing roses for layered color, or position it behind coneflower and phlox for a structured, pollinator-friendly display. For container planting, select a pot at least 18 inches wide with a sturdy tripod or trellis installed at planting time. In patio containers, pair with geraniums at the base and add trailing verbena for extended color around the rim.
Baroness Fookes™ Clematis Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Climbing
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Early Summer
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Baroness Fookes™ Clematis
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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