Moongate Mocha™ Clematis
Vines & Climbers
- Spring-blooming clematis with satin pink flowers!
- Vibrant flowers contrast dark, dramatic, burgundy red foliage.
- Great for adding a pop of color along a trellis or arbor.
- Rabbit-resistant, pollinator-friendly.
- Zones 5-9, sun/part sun, 10-15’ tall x 10’ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PPAF; CBRAF
Common name: Clematis
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 10-15' x 10'
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Burgundy red, purple
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, fragrant, container plants, cold tolerant, vines & climbers, pollinator-friendly
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, ground cover, vines and climbers
How to Grow
Light: Full sun to part-sun.
Water: Average
Spacing: 6 - 10 feet
Fertilizing: Generally unnecessary. If growth is slow or soil is nutrient deficient, fertilize in early spring.
Winterizing: No special care is required.
Maintenance & pruning: Moongate Mocha™ clematis blooms on old wood, so no pruning is necessary. If you desire, pruning is best done after flowering.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.