Northwest Blooms · Vines
Clematis 'Chalcendony'
Chalcendony Clematis
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 6 to 8 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Soft lilac to pale blue
- Foliage color
- Deciduous green leaves
- Bloom time
- May through September
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Prune in late winter or early spring, and after the first flush of flowers in summer
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and bees
About this plant
Clematis 'Chalcedony' is a deciduous climber renowned for its pale blue to light lilac double flowers. The blooms appear in abundance from spring through autumn, with the early spring flowers often exhibiting a higher density of tepals, forming an attractive pompom shape. As the season progresses, the flowers may become semi-double but remain equally enchanting.
A light pruning after the first flush of flowers encourages a second bloom later in the season. Its moderate growth habit makes it suitable for containers and smaller garden displays, where it can be trained over trellises, arches, or pergolas to showcase its delicate, long-lived flowers.
Works well in
Arbors & Trellises · Fences & Walls · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Climbing roses · Hostas · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Lavender
Design tip
Foliage and form do most of the work here, so lean on texture and repetition rather than one flowering moment. Give it something sturdy to climb and keep the base planted with lower perennials, which shades the roots and hides bare stems.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Rogerson Clematis Garden.
