Picardy Clematis

Light Needs

Part Shade to Full Sun

(4+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

4-5 Feet

Mature Spread

2 Feet

Growing Zones

4 to 9

Some clematis bloom only once, or even twice, each summer, but Picardy Clematis is a free-flowering clematis hybrid. That means its rich red-violet blooms appear throughout the summer. At a smaller size, about 4 to 5 feet long and 2 feet around, it’s a great choice for containers. Just add a small obelisk or trellis and watch it climb and wind. Or place the container next to a post, trellis, fence, or other structure to support and display the lush green foliage and 4-inch flowers.

Picardy Clematis can attract hummingbirds to its big blooms all year, so place one on a patio or where seen from a kitchen window to enjoy nature. Double its duty by using it as a screen for a small unsightly structure. Deer and rabbit typically ignore clematis, so it is safe in areas they visit. In addition to this plant’s value as a stunning container or landscape thriller, it provides pretty cut flowers and foliage for indoor enjoyment. This clematis is hardy in zones 4 through 9.

Picardy Clematis Care

This clematis is a versatile vining plant because of its sun exposure, too. The plant does best when the stems receive at least 4 hours of sun a day, though it can take more in most of its growing zones. The base of the plant prefers a little shade, but if you can’t place it where the shade occurs naturally on the ground or container in summer, add some light rocks or pretty flowering annuals around the base of the plant to shade the roots below.

Water Picardy Clematis consistently with a moderate amount of water. The plant does best if soil stays moist most of the time. Still, choose a soil that drains well and water slowly if possible, such as with drip irrigation. Containers dry out more quickly and might need more irrigation. Fertilize the plant in spring and every 4 to 6 weeks while flowering. Picardy Clematis is in pruning group 2, which means it blooms appear on old growth and new growth. So prune the plant lightly in spring to shape it if necessary and remove weak stems. Removing faded flowers when possible helps the plant continue to bloom all summer.

Picardy Clematis Spacing

Although this is a compact clematis, it can grow to 4 or 5 feet high, so be sure there is a place for the long stems to grow upward. Space plants in a group about 2 feet apart to give them room to grow outward.

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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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