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Mature Spread
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Taiga Clematis (Clematis ‘Taiga’) is a show-stopping climbing vine that brings fairy-tale beauty to any garden. Introduced at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2017, gardeners fell in love with its spectacular bi-color flowers. The purple blooms with yellow-green tips feature curved sepals that resemble stars, creating a stunning display that changes shape and color throughout the bloom season. Taiga Clematis produces masses of double flowers from late spring through summer, making it a perfect focal point or accent for patios, decks, entryways, or container plantings.
With its upright climbing habit, Taiga Clematis reaches up to 8 feet tall and spreads about 3 feet wide. Its rich green foliage provides a lush backdrop to the colorful blooms, which also attract butterflies and birds. This versatile vine works beautifully as a privacy screen, accent plant, or container climber. Cut flowers from Taiga Clematis make striking additions to floral arrangements.
Taiga Clematis Care
When planting, position the crown 2–4 inches below the soil surface to encourage strong root growth and cover 2–4 inches of stems with soil. Mulch heavily to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Plant in full to part sun, with full sun encouraging more prolific blooming. Soil should be well-drained and moist, with a neutral pH. Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry, but avoid overwatering.
Taiga Clematis is a pruning group 3 vine, blooming on new wood. If pruning, do so in early spring as new growth appears. Fertilize regularly to support continuous blooms, and early-season deadheading can encourage more flowers.
Taiga Clematis Growth & Spacing
Taiga Clematis grows up to 8 feet tall with a 3-foot spread. For privacy screens or seamless coverage, space plants 2–3 feet apart on center. For accent planting or wall coverage, space plants about 3 feet apart on center. For container plantings, use pots at least 15 inches wide and 18 inches deep to provide ample room for roots.
Why Grow Taiga Clematis?
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Dramatic bi-color blooms – purple flowers with yellow-green tips create a fairy-tale effect
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Long bloom season – produces flowers from late spring through summer
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Attracts wildlife – butterflies and birds frequent this vine
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Versatile growth habit – ideal for patios, containers, trellises, privacy screens, and floral arrangements
Taiga Clematis is perfect for gardeners who want a climbing vine with continuous, eye-catching blooms, versatile placement options, and easy care, bringing vivid color and life to both small and large spaces.
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Bright Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 8 Feet |
| Spread: 3 Feet |
| Habit: Climbing |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Disease/Pest Resistance, Easy Care, Fall Blooming, Longer Blooming |
| Scientific Name: Clematis florida hybrida 'Taiga' PP27591 |
| Common Name: Taiga Clematis |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2026. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 30th |
| Zone 9 | March 30th |
| Zone 8 | April 6th |
| Zone 7 | April 13th |
| Zone 6b | April 20st |
| Zone 6a | April 27th |
| Zone 5b | May 4th |
| Zone 5a | May 11th |
| Zone 4 | May 18th |
| Zone 3 | May 25th |
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