Blue Light® Clematis
Clematis 'Vanso' PP #15,953
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you chose within the next 21 days. Your plants are actively growing and we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Earl May Garden Center
1901 Lower Muscatine Road Iowa City IA 52240
- Iowa City Landscaping
520 Hwy 1 West Iowa City IA 52246
- Lowe's
2701 2nd Street Coralville IA 52241
- Forever Green Garden Center
125 W. Forever Green Road Coralville IA 52241
| Botanical Pronunciation | KLEM-a-tis |
|---|---|
| Lore | Clematis is known as the "Queen of Vines" because of its extraordinary flowers that have only gotten larger, more fabulous and numerous over time at the hands of breeders. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide, with support. |
| Bloom Time | Spring and Fall |
| Design Ideas | Clematis is perhaps the most beautiful of all vines for training onto vertical treillage. This ruby colored beauty belongs in courtyards and around outdoor living spaces where the blossoms can be enjoyed close up. They are gorgeous spiraled up wood posts and classical Greek style columns. These plants are also draped over walls and fences in a mass of color. In the Old World they can be found trained into the branches of long dead trees for natural arbor. They are also used as ground covers to cascade down banks and slopes, and to dangle off retaining wall edges. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia); Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Thrives in well-drained, lightly alkaline soil, with roots sheltered and top growth in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!