Overview
Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Clematis, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climbers, walls, fences, obelisks, pergolas, trees, containers and mixed borders.
About
Clematis 'Mrs Bush' is a deciduous climbing cultivar within the Clematis genus, known for its twining leaf stalks and prominent flowers. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of garden aspects and exposures, including north, south, east, and west-facing sites. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained soil types such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, Clematis 'Mrs Bush' is ideal for growing on walls, fences, obelisks, pergolas, trees, containers, and mixed borders, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Clematis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Climbers, Walls, Fences, Obelisks, Pergolas, Trees, Containers, Mixed borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL)
- Propagation
- Cuttings, Layering, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Capsid bugs, Caterpillars, Earwigs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Clematis wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL)?
Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL) need?
Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL) hardy in the UK?
Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Clematis 'Mrs Bush' (LL)?
Cuttings, Layering, Seed.
More in the Clematis genus
- Clematis 'Albiflora' (A)
- Clematis 'Amanda Marie' (Vt)
- Clematis 'Andante' (I)
- Clematis 'Anna' (EL)
- Clematis 'Annette's Seedling'
- Clematis 'Apricot Star' (M)
- Clematis 'Basilisk'
- Clematis 'Betty Risdon' (EL)