Clematis ‘Blue Pillar’
Clematis 'Blue Pillar'
| Color of flowers | pale blue |
|---|---|
| Plants height | 2 m |
| Flowers size | medium |
| Flowering month | VI, VII |
| Aspect | N, E, W |
| Pruning way | 2 (light) |
| Frost hardiness | Zones 4 - 9 |
Compact cultivar, with flowers 10-12 cm in diameter consisting of six elliptic, bright blue sepals with a lighter bar along the middle and slightly wavy edges; anthers are purple on white filaments and pistils are yellow. Flowers cover the plant tightly from top to bottom. Free-flowering from June till July. Dark green, glossy leaves usually consist of three pointed elliptic leaflets. Reaches 2 m height. Climbs by means of leaf petiolae. Suitable for growing over obelisks or other garden supports as well as along low fences. It can also climb natural supports such as deciduous or coniferous shrubs not requiring heavy pruning. Looks particularly attractive combined with yellow leaves or flowers.