Bernadine™ Clematis

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun

(5+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

3-4 Feet

Mature Spread

1-2 Feet

Growing Zones

4 to 10

Bernadine Clematis is a floriferous, shade-loving perennial with vivid green foliage and icy blue flowers with contrasting red anthers. This long-bloomer stuns from late spring through fall with glistening, saucer-shaped flowers you can enjoy from June to September. Bernadine Clematis is exceptionally easy-to-grow, and its compact height of 3 to 4 feet and spread of 18 to 24 inches makes it the perfect choice for small spaces and gardens. 

Bernadine™ Clematis was bred by Raymond Envision Clematis as part of the Boulevard® Collection, and featured at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, England. The Bernadine is renowned for its easy care, compact, bushy habit, and ability to grow in partial shade. It attracts butterflies and supports critical pollinators. It is commonly used as a cut flower for both its blooms and foliage, and is a favorite of florists. The blooms of the Bernadine make excellent indoor displays.

Bernadine™ Clematis Care

You should plant your Bernadine Clematis in an area with partial sun to dappled shade, but it can survive in full sun, as well. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil, and takes average water. Don’t allow your clematis to dry out. It should be fertilized monthly during its growing season. Bernadine™ Clematis does not like root competition. Try not to damage new and delicate stems when planting. Surround the base of your clematis with 2 to 3 inches of fine mulch to protect roots and keep the soil cool and moist.

Pruning Bernadine Clematis is simple. Trim all stems of the plant down to 4 to 6 inches in late winter or early spring as new buds begin to show low on the plant. To encourage airflow, you should also remove dead material and mildewed foliage. Watch your clematis for brown or wilting leaves. It is susceptible to aphids, scale and powdery mildew. 

Bernadine™ Clematis Spacing

Bernadine Clematis should be spaced 2 to 3 feet apart at planting. It grows very well in containers and is an excellent, colorful focal point on decks, patios, and front porches. The Bernadine is stunning as a single specimen plant, or planted in mass, interspersed with other colors of clematis.

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Compare flower color, plant size, garden use, and the traits that distinguish each compact clematis selection.

Variety	Flower Color & Pattern	Size	Best Fit	Standout Trait
Baroness Fookes™ Clematis	Purple-blue with darker purple bar	Compact	Patio containers & front borders	Large ruffled flowers with repeat bloom
Boulevard® Ravel™ Clematis	Velvety purple with rosy undertones	Taller compact	Containers & short trellises	Rich color with a long bloom season
Tumaini™ Clematis	Violet with deeper purple stripes	Compact	Small gardens & patio pots	Extremely free-flowering
Boulevard® Corinne™ Clematis	White with pale pink-violet stripe	Taller compact	Partial shade & containers	Strong stems for cutting
Boulevard® Vicki™ Clematis	Bright pink with magenta accents	Compact	Partial shade & containers	Ruffled petals and repeat bloom
Boulevard® Poseidon Clematis	Lavender with magenta accents	Compact	Containers & short trellises	Large 4–5" long-lasting flowers
Boulevard® Kitty™ Clematis	Near white with purple stamens	Very compact	Pots & small-space displays	Dense growth with little support needed
Fleuri™ Clematis	Deep purple	Compact	Sunny containers & small gardens	Deep flower color contrasts with pale foliage
Giselle™ Clematis	Rosy pink	Taller compact	Containers, roses & cottage gardens	Exceptionally free-flowering
Bernadine™ Clematis	Icy blue with red anthers	Compact	Partial shade & patio containers	Long flowering season and cut flowers
Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis	Icy blue with yellow anthers	Taller compact	Porch, patio & balcony containers	Large 5" ruffled flowers
Boulevard® Parisienne™ Clematis	Blue-violet with magenta anthers	Compact	Entryways, patios & balconies	Reliable repeat flowering
Picardy Clematis	Burgundy to reddish purple	Compact	Pots & hanging baskets	Trailing stems and rebloom after trimming
Boulevard® Nubia Clematis	Strong deep red with dark center	Compact	Sunny patios & containers	One of the deepest red compact clematis
Boulevard® Ninon Clematis	White with magenta anthers	Taller compact	Containers, walls & trellises	Wavy white 3–4" flowers
Boulevard® Edda Clematis	Bright purple	Compact	Patios & hanging baskets	Produces trailing flowering stems
Boulevard Tranquilité Clematis	Pale lavender with white central band	Taller compact	Partial shade & patio pots	Subtle color for shaded settings
Boulevard Sarah Elizabeth Clematis	Soft glowing pink with burgundy stamens	Taller compact	Partial shade & containers	Flowers from low on the vine upward
Boulevard Paulie Clematis	Purple-violet with pale center	Compact	Patios, decks & small spaces	Unusual pale-centered flowers
Olympia Clematis	Blue with cream and magenta accents	Taller compact	Patio containers & mixed beds	Flowers along stems plus decorative seed heads
Boulevard® Ines Clematis	Indigo to saturated purple	Compact	Containers & narrow gardens	Saturated color on a restrained vine
Boulevard Alaina Clematis	Pink with dark pink central bars	Taller compact	Partial shade & containers	Early flowering with fall rebloom
Boulevard® Acropolis Clematis	Bright magenta with darker veining	Compact	Containers & narrow beds	Saturated flowers with repeat bloom

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