Clematis 'Blue Bird'

150-049-1 Clematis 'Blue Bird'
Joy Creek Photo Archive (c) all rights reserved	Clematis 'Blue Bird' (Frank L. Skinner) is a Canadian hybrid. The four, narrow, twisted, outer sepals are mauve blue while the inner staminodes are slightly paler. They surround a boss of white stamens. This doubled look is the result of crossing Clematis alpina with C. macropetala. All of our Clematis are two year old plants that are suitable for immediate planting in your garden. April to June. 8-10 ft. Mauve Blue flowers *Sun, Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9*
Vines from Clematis Section Atragene have lantern-shaped flowers from April through May. Their silky seed heads are attractive throughout the season. These bloom on old wood. Prune or tidy up after bloom or cut back hard soon after bloom to revitalize.