Breathtaking lavender bell flowers keep coming and coming.

Stand By Me Lavender Bush Clematis wows in the garden with gorgeous, lilac bell-shaped flowers for months. In spring masses of adorable flowers adorn its 1-2′ tall stems, looking like perfect little hats for garden fairies. This intense bloom continues well through June. It continues to flower with a lighter bloom for the remainder of the summer into October. Ornamental cream thread-like seed heads follow. Its fantastic flowers, tremendous vigor, and proven performance make it a superior variety. Even though it shares similar flowers with climbing Clematis, Bush Clematis does not climb and is used as a perennial or perennial ground cover in the garden.

Bush-type Clematis benefit from staking or support from neighboring plants. Stand By Me Lavender works well as a rambling ground cover if given no support. An excellent choice for planting under vining Clematis where it can use the already established support system. It also looks fabulous against fences or, if given support, a striking focal point in garden beds. Versatile in containers, Stand By Me Lavender will make a delightful trailer or if staked, be a stately centerpiece. You and butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other important pollinators will be delighted by its continuous bloom.

Plant in rich soil or soil that has been amended with organic matter. This Clematis prefers full sun to light shade. For best results keep consistently watered, especially when plants are setting up buds and blooming.

Pruning. They can be trimmed down to 3-4” tall in late winter or early spring. New shoots should emerge from the crown beneath the soil.