Boulevard Alaina Clematis

Light Needs

Part Shade to Full Sun

(4+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

3-5 Feet

Mature Spread

2-3 Feet

Growing Zones

4 to 11

Add some drama to a narrow garden bed with this compact clematis! Boulevard Alaina clematis is a “patio” clematis variety that stuns without overshadowing its neighbors in the garden. The spectacular pink flowers feature dark pink bars up the center of each petal, and those classic yellow clematis stamens at the center. Pollinators of all kinds love to visit these pretty pink flowers as they bloom from spring into early summer. This variety will also feature a re-bloom in fall after old flowers are snipped.

Boulevard clematis like Alaina feature a compact growth habit that makes it perfect for planting in large containers on patios and decks. It’s also well suited for small garden beds, or planting into landscapes that have existing mature plants that you don’t want to disturb with an overzealous vine. This is an adaptable variety that climbs best on thin wire, so consider adding wire to its trellis to support climbing.

Boulevard Alaina Clematis Care

Clematis like to have cool roots and sun-drenched leaves. Mulch the ground heavily to achieve this effect, or plant near perennials or groundcovers that will shade the ground. Pull the mulch layer away from the stem. Site the plant in well-drained soil, where the leaves and stems get 4 hours of sunlight per day. Root-stimulating fertilizer will encourage the plant to establish its root system quickly. Fertilize annually in spring.

This vine blooms on new and old wood, so it belongs in pruning group 2. Allow the plant to grow for a few years before pruning to encourage more blooms. Once the plant is mature, prune in early spring, cutting dead tops and leaving live stems. Snip spent blooms to encourage fall flowers on new growth. This compact clematis does best climbing up thin wire.

Boulevard Alaina Clematis Spacing

This is a compact clematis vine variety. It can be planted in a large container, or in the ground with 2’ of space from other plants.

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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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