Bernadine clematis
Clematis 'Bernadine'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Light blue, purple anthers
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bernadine' clematis (Clematis 'Bernadine') is a vine for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The pale blue and white flowers have hints of green in the central bands, and the plant stays small at 3 to 4 feet, so it suits pots and patios. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Bowl of Cream peony, Japanese spirea, and Grape hyacinth.