Clematis Piilu

Piilu clematis flower

Clematis 'Piilu' is a variety which produces two different kinds of flowers. During May and June the most lovely semi-double pink flowers with a darker pink stripe to each petal and yellow centres are produced, then in September single equally attractive blooms are borne. A very free flowering Clematis producing masses of flowers during both intervals. This non-evergreen climber is an absolute delight planted in the garden up a trellis, along a fence or wall, or planted in a container on the patio supported by bamboo canes or an obelisk.

Clematis 'Piilu' was raised by Uno Kivistik of Harjumaa, Estonia. The name means "little duckling".

Piilu characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skill: Beginner
  • Flowering duration: Long
  • Height after 10 years: Up to 1.5m / 5ft
  • Growth habit: Climbing
  • Spread after 10 years: Less than 1m / 3ft

Climate

  • Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)
  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 6 (-23C)

Identification

  • Country of origin: Estonia
  • Flower colour: Pink
  • Flowering month: May June September
  • Flower form: Semi-double flower (10-20 petals)
  • Leaf colour: Green
  • Leaf colour - young: Green
  • Leaf colour - autumn: Yellow
  • Annual cycle: Deciduous