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.
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