Thursday, April 09, 2009

H. F. Young Clematis Blooms

My newest clematis has four beautiful blooms. Here is H. F. Young, aka Horace Young.


Height: 6-8 ft.
Spacing: 36-48 in.
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Shape: Single
Bloom Diameter: Large - 6 to 8 inches (12 to 20 cm)
Bloom Time: Late Spring - Early Summer
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Pruning Groups: Group 2 - Repeat bloomers; prune immediately after flowering

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7 comments:

  1. Susie SApril 9, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    I hope my clematis comes back this year! so beautiful!

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  2. Leah MariaApril 9, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  3. SandraApril 9, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Clematis are beautiful. I have a few around on my fences. The one you have in bloom right now is my favorite color for clematis.

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  4. ConnieApril 9, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Gorgeous color! This clematis has been on my wish list for a couple of years, so maybe this year?

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  5. Lisa BlairApril 10, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    I love this color, too! I am in love with purples. I have lots of purple in my garden, but not many of these light blue/purple hues.

    Connie, I say go for it! I planted this particular vine in late summer last year. I did not expect blooms this year at all, so I was quite surprised that I have at least four gorgeous blooms.

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  6. GingerApril 10, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Beautiful color, and beautiful photos! I don't have a clematis but totally want one. Or a few :)

    I'd like to grow them on the sunnier parts of our chain-link fence.

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  7. Rebecca @ In The GardenAugust 30, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    I also added an HF Young this year, and it currently has 4 stunning blooms. I wasn't expecting any flowers this year, and am pleasantly suprised. After doing some research, I discovered that it blooms profusely in the spring, with double flowers, then again lightly in the late summer/fall with single blooms. I love it, and hope I can figure out this Group B pruning thing to keep it vigorous and healthy. :)

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