Olympia 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 9

Clematis is a climbing plant that brings height to the garden without dominating the scene. Boulevard Olympia clematis is even more adaptable because its height makes it a perfect companion for a pot on the patio. Blue flowers flow along the stem and from leaf axils to present quite the show, off and on in summer. Faint cream and magenta brush strokes add more beauty to the blue petals. After the flowers, fuzzy seed heads form for winter interest.

This clematis is from the famous British breeder Raymond Evison for use in patio containers. A perennial, woody vine, Boulevard Olympia gets 3 to 5 feet tall with a 2-foot spread. It can be grown in the ground where it can scamper up a shrub or trail among perennial companions. Hummers visit clematis, but the vine is deer and rabbit resistant. Snip a flower or two for indoor enjoyment.

Olympia Clematis Care

Grow in full sun (6+ hours) or part sun (4 to 6 hours). Plant the root ball of clematis so that the top is slightly below the soil surface. Clematis does best when given adequate water, especially during hot dry spells. There’s a saying about growing clematis…hot head, cool feet. It is common practice to shade the roots of clematis with other plants or mulch. Pruning group 2, which blooms on old and new wood each year and is considered re-blooming. In late winter or early spring, cut Boulevard Olympia back to about 6 inches from the ground.

Clematis climbs by wrapping its leaf stem, called petiole, around a structure. The trellis, obelisk or other accessory needs to be made of material ¾-inch or smaller in diameter so the plant can climb. For instance, if you want it to climb something like a 4x4-inch mailbox post, you will need to add chicken wire, hardware cloth, bamboo stakes or twine for the plant to climb.

Olympia Clematis Spacing

In a mixed container, use Boulevard Olympia as a thriller or use it singly, where it can grow up an obelisk or bamboo stakes. Under plant with summer annuals, if desired. In the ground, plant at the base of a trellis, obelisk or other structure for the clematis to climb.

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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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