Zone: 5-10
Height x spread: 1-1.5 m (3 to 5 feet) x same
Growth: "Shrubby clematis" (short and erect) with open, transparent shape
Foliage: Deciduous, bright green, divided into 3 toothy leafletsFlower: Clusters of fragrant, small icy blue or light pink tubular flowers with recurved petals, long flowering - late summer into fall; followed by fluffy seed heads
Light: Full sun to bright shade
Soil: Moist, average
Garden site: Lovely in mixed borders; woodland gardens
Clematis stans (Shrubby virgin's bower)
Like all clematis, prefers its roots to be shaded.
Can benefit from some support, or in may be allowed to flopknit with neighbours.

















