Botanical profile

Clematis 'Baroness Fookes'

Latin name
Clematis 'Baroness Fookes'
Common name
Clematis 'Baroness Fookes'
Type
Climbing plant
Family
Ranunculaceae

Clematis ‘Baroness Fookes’ is an elegant ornamental climbing plant, prized for its abundant and prolonged flowering in luminous shades. From late spring to summer, it produces large, star-shaped flowers of a pale yellow to cream color, bringing softness and radiance to trellises, pergolas, or fences. Its medium green foliage highlights the blooms and helps create a light and airy effect. Vigorous yet easy to control, it integrates well into both small and large gardens. Ideal in combination with other climbers or as a standalone plant, it prefers rich, cool, well-drained soil, and a sunny exposure with its base in the shade for optimal development.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Moderate in spring
Soil type
Rich, fresh and well-drained
Minimum temperature
-34 °C (-29 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Late spring to summer
Flower color
Pale yellow to cream
Fruiting
Decorative feathery achenes
Foliage color
Medium green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 m (9.8 ft)
Width
1 m (3.3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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