Clematis Petit Faucon^TM 'Evisix'

Family: Ranunculaceae
Pronounced: KLEM-uh-tiss

 

Quick Jumps

Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes

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GROWING GUIDE

Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Vines.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: A1, A3, 1-9, 14-17.
USDA zones: 3-9.
Mature size:
Height: 3 feet (1 m).
Flowering period:
June-October.
Flowering attributes:
Semi-nodding flowers of deep violet purple, with yellow anthers.
Leaf attributes:
Deciduous, green leaves. New foliage is a bronzy-green.
Light:
Tops in full sun, feet in shade. | Partial shade.
Soil:
Fertile, humus rich, well-drained soil.
Feeding:
Mulch well with composted manure or compost. Feed once a month with a complete organic fertilizer during the growing season.
Propagation Methods:
Layer branches in late winter.
Basal and softwood cuttings in spring.
Division in spring.
Semi-ripe cuttings in early summer.
Pruning Methods:
Pruning group 3 or C.

 

Rainy Side Notes

 

This 1995 introduction from clematis breeder, Raymond Evison, is a stunning little non-clinging vine. In 1998, the British Clematis Society awarded its Certificate of Merit to four clematis, including Clematis Petit Faucon^TM 'Evisix'. The BCS also included this clematis in their First National Clematis Display Garden, at Bourne Hall, Ewell, Surrey in England.

I have faith this will eventually find its way to become a Great Plant Pick for Pacific Northwest gardens. Three months of captivating flowers every year is a grand enough reason to grow it in our gardens. The shape of the flowers resembles the wings of the bird it was named after. Deep purple buds open to orange-yellow stamens that fade to a silvery-white, contrasting against the upright, deep purple blossoms with a slight twist to its petals. In time the flowers fade and turn into neat, cylindrical seed heads, all of which augments its charm.

I cherish this clematis growing up an old mailbox where I keep my small garden tools. The first year in the ground, it grew exceptionally well and flowered during the entire summer. For a small obelisk or lamppost, this cultivar is the perfect size! It does need tying up to a structure however, since it will not climb like other clematis. It is suitable for growing along the ground, in a container, or draped over a wall.

More Clematis.

Additional Reading

Planting and Care of Clematis.

Photographed in author's garden.