Blue Ribbons Bush Clematis
Clematis integrifolia 'Blue Ribbons'
SKU
02243
A superb new herbaceous clematis with a strong, upright, non-vining, shrubby habit and delicate stems of solitary, nodding, bell-shaped, indigo blue flowers. Blooms are much larger and more prolific than similar varieties. After blooming, highly ornamental silvery seed heads develop, and persist into early winter. Perfect for front or mid-border.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | KLEM-a-tus in-teg-ri-FO-li-a se-RU-le-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Clump forming; reaches 12 to 16 in. tall and wide; grows wider with age. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Pink (Dianthus); Catmint (Nepeta); Salvia (Salvia); Evening Primrose (Oenothera); Pinks (Dianthus) |
Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Mulch soil surface to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Hard prune in early spring before new growth appears. Fertilize in spring as new growth begins to emerge.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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