Clematis Sapphire Indigo

Sapphire Indigo Clematis forms a compact mound of deep blue to indigo-purple flowers over a long season. Unlike a strongly twining clematis, its stems can be allowed to scramble through a border, spread as a flowering groundcover, trail from a container, or receive light support. The manageable 3- to 4-foot habit makes it especially useful in smaller South Carolina gardens. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Clematis hybrid 'Cleminov 51'
• Light: Full sun to partial shade; afternoon shade is helpful in Zone 8b
• USDA zones: 4-9
• Mature size: Approximately 3-4 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide
• Foliage: Green, deciduous foliage
• Flower color: Deep sapphire blue to indigo-purple
• Bloom season: Late spring through summer, often continuing into early fall
• Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil with a cool root zone
• Growth habit: Compact, scrambling, and spreading
• Landscape uses: Flowering groundcover, container, hanging basket, low support, mixed border, and small garden
• Deer tolerance: May be browsed by deer

South Carolina garden note: Mulch the root area and protect the plant from the hottest afternoon sun while allowing the flowering stems to receive good light.

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning, and care. Availability changes with nursery inventory.