Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This large flowered beauty has 8” flowers that are light mauve with a dark rose stripe in the center. Best grown on a trellis or against a wall, this climbing vine is a beautiful addition to your yard. Nelly Moser is a hardy perennial in zones 4-8 that blooms in both June and again in September.
A deciduous vine, this clematis can be used as a cut flower, or use the foliage in your cut flower arrangements. A great vertical addition to your pollinator garden, Nelly Moser is great for bees, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Another benefit of this clematis is that deer and rabbits seem to leave it alone.
Nelly Moser Clematis Care
Nelly Moser Clematis is adaptable and will tolerate full sun to full shade conditions. The flowers will fade faster in full sun areas. Amend the soil when planting with a compost or humus for best results. This clematis prefers moist soil, allowing it to dry slightly in between waterings.
A member of Pruning Group 2, this clematis blooms on the previous season’s growth. Pruning can be done if needed in early spring (February-March), removing dead wood or weak stems. It can also be pruned for shape at this time.
Nelly Moser Clematis Spacing
Nelly Moser reaches a height of 6-10 feet tall and has a spread of 1-2 feet. For best results space plants at least 18-24 inches apart when planting in beds.
Nelly Moser Clematis Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (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 Shade to Full Sun (Most Sun Conditions)
- Mature Height
- 6-10 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Climbing
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring and Late Summer
- Blooms On
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Both New and Old 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
- Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers
- Foliage Color
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Nelly Moser Clematis
- Botanical Name
- Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
- Plant Type
- Vine
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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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