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Regarded as the best Tangutica cultivar, award-winning Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie' is a large, vigorous deciduous climber with masses of small, nodding, lantern-shaped flowers, 2-3 in. across (6-7 cm). Each bloom boasts four slightly glossy, bright yellow tepals which gradually open out wide, revealing a contrasting boss of dark stamens.
Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation.
C. ‘Bill MacKenzie’ is a big, vigorous vine, capable of growing to 25 feet or more if unheaded, but willing to flower well in half that space. Its growth is slow early in the season, but quickens toward bloomtime, which ordinarily begins by late June if the Spring has been warm. As with most clematis bells, the flowers have four tepals, in ...
Clematis 'Bill Mackenzie': A fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine or perennial with green foliage and yellow flowers in summer and fall. To grow well, it prefers sun - mostly shade and regular water. Grows happily in well-drained, rich, gritty and clay soil. CHARACTERISTICS Plant type: perennial vine or perennial Plant family: ranunculaceae Foliage: deciduous green Mature size: 6 FT ...
Discuss this plant. 'Bill MacKenzie' is a large, vigorous, deciduous climber with finely-cut, green leaves. In summer and autumn it bears bright-yellow flowers with red anthers. In autumn and winter it has attractive silky seed-heads.
Common Name: Tangutica Group clematis Genus: Clematis Cultivar: 'Bill MacKenzie' Skill Level: Experienced Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay ...
Data specific to Clematis ; Raised by: W.G. MacKenzie: Country of Origin: United Kingdom: Growing Zones: USDA Zone 4 USDA Zone 5 USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 7 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 9 USDA Zone 10 USDA Zone 11: Plant Group: Tangutica: Typical Plant Size: Typically 10 to 15 feet: Pruning Group: Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring: Bloom ...
