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Flowers: This cultivar produces large, double flowers with a diameter of about 5-6 inches (12-15 cm) when fully open. The flowers are a vibrant pink color with a darker pink central stripe and a yellow center.
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Bloom time: 'Evipo040' Chevalier™ blooms in late spring or early summer, with a second flush of flowers in late summer or early fall.
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Size: This clematis cultivar is a compact plant, growing to a height of about 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 m) and a spread of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm).
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Habit: 'Evipo040' Chevalier™ is a climbing plant that can be trained to grow up a trellis, fence, or wall. It can also be grown in a container or used as a groundcover.
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Foliage: The leaves of this cultivar are medium green and divided into three leaflets.
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Hardiness: 'Evipo040' Chevalier™ is hardy to USDA zones 4-9, which means it can tolerate cold temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C).
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Care: This clematis cultivar prefers a sunny or partially shaded location and well-draining soil that is kept moist but not waterlogged. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring by removing dead or weak stems and cutting back the remaining stems to about 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) above ground level.
