Rouge Cardinal clematis
Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 12 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red with brownish-yellow stamens
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Rouge Cardinal' clematis (Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal') is a vine for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and privacy screens. 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. Red flowers with brownish-yellow stamens open from June to September on vines 8 to 12 feet tall. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Limelight hydrangea, Obsidian coral bells, and Little bluestem.