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.
Very fresh looking and healthy when received. Planted it and it is thriving! I always turn to Great Gardens when I am looking for plants.
Fast shipping. The Clematis is so healthy and much larger than I expected to receive. Very bushy with a lot of branches! Very, very pleased with my plant. Thank you so much. Can't wait to see her when she is full grown. Just beautiful.
Great
was nicely packaged can't wait for them to grow
Beautiful plant arrived with new growth. There may even have been two plants in the pot. They are growing quickly and I haven't seen this species anywhere locally.
Beautiful plants
Fast response and shipping
I’m so pleased with my purchase of Moongate Mocha Clematis. Easy ordering on the website, fast shipping, quality plant! Who could ask for a better experience? Did I mention the clematis is doing great in my zone 6a garden? A perfect addition with striking foliage. Thank you!
Arrived in great shape, planted and growing well.
As described, dark foliage, small pink flowers. Very ornamental and nice size, healthy plant. I hope it survives in zone 6b as stated, since many Cl. Montana are tender in my zone .
can clematis be shipped in spring?
Yes, clematis can be shipped in spring. The rule of thumb is to plant after the threat of frost has passed in your area in spring You can learn more about frost dates here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/. Our guarantee can be found here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee
Do I need anything special to grow this type of clematis, like special wiring or can just grow against a fence or against my house?
You shouldn't need to do anything special to grow Moongate Mocha™ Clematis. Its growing conditions are the same as other clemats. You can find information on how to train your clematis to climb in our article here:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/transform-your-trellis-how-to-train-vines/