Clematis Blue Explosion

Vine

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Semi-double, purple blue flowers with pink tips.
Creates quite a commotion with an explosion of 5” semi-double, purple blue flowers ignited with pink tips. Lavender single flowers follow. Blooms May to June and again July to September. Prune dead stem tips (only) in early spring to allow old wood to bloom. Gracefully meandering over fences, trellises or through shrubbery, clematis supplies vertical interest. Every perennial garden should have at least one of these incredible vines. Note: Because we are trimming the plants to keep them in bounds here at Bluestone, the first flowers you see will be singles from the new growth.

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Semi-double, purple blue flowers with pink tips.
Creates quite a commotion with an explosion of 5” semi-double, purple blue flowers ignited with pink tips. Lavender single flowers follow. Blooms May to June and again July to September. Prune dead stem tips (only) in early spring to allow old wood to bloom. Gracefully meandering over fences, trellises or through shrubbery, clematis supplies vertical interest. Every perennial garden should have at least one of these incredible vines. Note: Because we are trimming the plants to keep them in bounds here at Bluestone, the first flowers you see will be singles from the new growth.

Code CLBE

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Plant Type Perennials, Vines

Species

Height Vine 7-9'

Spacing Plant 4' apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 4-10

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Long-Blooming
  • OK in Containers

Clematis General Information

Clematis are prized for their incredible flowers, most as large as your hand. "Queen of the Climbers" will train onto trellises, fences or arch over doorways. Stunning when used alone or when several colors are mixed. Grower's tip: Truest colors require full sun, as any shade will introduce purple tones. Flower color and bloom size may vary while the plant is establishing. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Clematis Plant Care

Pruning Type 2. Clematis have some personality quirks. They are one of the few plants that like to be planted deeper. Pick a full sun site and have your trellis in place. Have a deep hole dug – 8-10" – with some compost in the bottom. Gently place the pot (minus the wrapper) into the hole so that the first set of leaf nodes (the bud where the leaf sprouts from) is below ground. Remove any leaves that will be under the soil. Fill the hole halfway and tie the top growth to your trellis (leave the stick it shipped with in place for now) and water. Finish filling the hole with good soil, and water well. Your Clematis will appreciate a low growing plant at its feet to shade its roots. TYPE 2: First flowering comes from old stems and then later flowering occurs on new growth. In early spring, look for swelling leaf buds beginning to show. Remove any dead brittle material above these buds. Re-tie stems as needed. If intertwining Clematis, pruning will be easier if you select varieties with the same pruning type. Want to sort by pruning type? In the main search box, type Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3 to group them together.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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