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Bush Clematis flowers

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Bush Clematis flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Description:

A shrubby, mounded perennial clematis; dainty, nodding, small, recurved flowers are blue with dark-purple markings, contrasted with cream colored stamens; plant in full sun and keep the roots cool for best results, prune to shape only

Ornamental Features

Bush Clematis is covered in stunning lightly-scented nodding blue recurved flowers with deep purple overtones and creamy white anthers at the ends of the stems from early to late summer. Its pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Bush Clematis is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Bush Clematis is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Mass Planting
• Rock/Alpine Gardens
• General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Bush Clematis will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This species is not originally from North America.