'Stand by Me Lavender' Bush Clematis
Vines & Climbers
- An eclectic purple clematis that grows as a bush, not a vine!
- Lavender bell-shaped flowers bloom facing downwards.
- Visited frequently by pollinators.
- Deer & rabbit resistant plant from Proven Winners.
- Zones 3-7, part sun/sun, 38" tall x 36" wide at maturity.
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Description
So, what is a bush clematis? Rather than growing as a vine, bush clematis are herbaceous perennials with an upright habit, though they require cages or stakes to stay standing. 'Stand by Me Lavender' is easy to grow and low maintenance, requiring no pruning or deadheading through the season. To top it off, clematis care is a breeze and deer-resistant, which means you really can just plant it and enjoy!
Details
Patent #: PP34275
Common name: Bush clematis, perennial clematis
Zone: 3 – 7
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 34-38″ x 24-36″
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Late spring to midsummer
Bloom time: Late spring, early summer, midsummer
Features: Rabbit & deer resistant, Proven Winners, cold tolerant, rare & unusual
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, cut flower, specimen, pollinator garden, eclectic garden
How to Grow
Light: Part sun (4-6 hours direct sunlight) to sun (6+ hours sunlight). If grown in sun, ensure the base of the plant is shaded by planting something in front of it.
Water: Likes soil consistently moist. Adding mulch can help retain soil moisture.
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy new growth.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed. Leave standing through winter and cut back in early spring before new growth emerges.
Maintenance & pruning: No deadheading is required unless you don’t like the appearance of spent blooms. If left on, they provide winter interest to the garden.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Arrived in great condition despite an ongoing heatwave. Healthy foliage, large plant. Very happy!
This clematis already is making itself present in the garden, growing fuller by the day.
Thank you for such a beautiful Clematis. A very healthy, well packaged, gorgeous specimen!
So far so good. Hopefully it will get bigger next year
Received plants in good condition. Gave them about two days to adjust from their shipping. Super easy to plant and they experienced no setback from planting. They were very small on arrival but are growing great. Can't wait till they bloom next year.
All dead
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Smart and fragile
Referencing our previous reply, we're sorry you're unsatisfied with your plants. We do note the plants are young on our website. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. If necessary, please contact us to start the claims process.
'Stand by Me Lavender' Bush Clematis
The Stand by Me Clematis arrived in beautiful shape. The soil was still moist and the plant was large for mail order. Growing conditions were not ideal this year since Spring was unusually hot and dry here. Even with these less than ideal conditions my plant has strived. Will definitely order from Great Garden Plants again.
This arrived well packaged and in perfect condition. I’ve planted it in a container and it’s establishing nicely. I can’t wait to see it flower
'Stand by Me Lavender' Bush Clematis
Hello! The plant is alive still but not growing or anything,
Hello, we are sorry to hear that your Clematis doesn't seem to be growing. If you would like one of our horticulture experts to take a look at what might be going on, send us an email with a picture to [email protected]. Happy Gardening!
Plant came very small and at this time doesn't look like it will survive. Brown leaves and no new growth
Hi Gloria, we're so sorry to hear about your Clematis and apologize that you received a plant not up to our standards! Please email us a photo to [email protected]. We do offer a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty! Happy Gardening!
Can this be planted in a large pot
Hello! Yes, you can plant 'Stand by Me Lavender' Bush Clematis in a container. If you're wondering what size container to plant it in, check out our gardening article for more information:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/what-size-pots-should-i-use-for-container-plantings/
Can this beauty grow in zone 9 of Bluffton SC
Hello! 'Stand by Me Lavender' Bush Clematis is rated for USDA zones 3-7 so zone 9 is probably too hot for it. Instead, you might want to check out our plants suitable for zone 9 here:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/plants-for-zone-9
You'll find a variety of beautiful plants along with some clematis that can grow in your zone.
How does it grow/look when not staked? Would it be detrimental to longevity to leave it unstaked? I just don't care for the tightness it appears to have when staked.
Since this is a bush clematis it's smaller than climbing varieties and has a more upright, spreading habit. If left unstaked it will probably end up being more of a ground cover plant and have a more rambling, wandering look to it.
Will the STAND BY ME CLEMATIS grow good in east arkansas
Stand by Me Clematis has a USDA rating of zones 3-7. As long as you reside within those zones, you should be good to grow!