'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.