Bush clematis is a shrubby, non-climbing shrubby vine in the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. With an upright, spreading habit it reaches a maximum height and width of 3 feet.
They will bloom best in sun as the stems tend to be weaker and sprawl more when grown in part shade (and may need staking). The roots should be kept cool and mulched to retain moisture. Clematis is a heavy feeder; provide it with a low nitrogen, slow release fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks throughout the growing season. Hard pruning is recommended in early spring.
The long-stalked flowers are dainty, urn-shaped and nodding, with four twisted sepals that are blue with dark-purple markings and cream-colored stamens.
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