Clematis macropetala Blue Bird

Clematis macropetala Blue Bird
Early, Small Flowered Hybrid
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Zones 3-11
Grows 8 to 10 feet

Skinner, Canada, 1962. Clematis Blue Bird is very hardy and one of the earliest Clematis to bloom in northern gardens. The pendulous blue flowers are 2 to 2 1/2 inches across and repeat sometimes in summer after a full bloom in mid spring. Any pruning should be done after flowering since it sets buds in fall for the following spring. The texture of the foliage makes it an excellent backdrop for perennials all summer! Pruning: 1