Northwest Blooms · Vines
Clematis 'Serafina'
Serafina Clematis
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 8 to 12 ft
- Width
- 3 to 6 ft
- Flower color
- Pale violet-pink with a white central stripe on each petal
- Foliage color
- Deep green pinnate leaves forming a lush climbing vine
- Bloom time
- Early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate moisture
- Maintenance
- Moderate; requires support or trellis; light pruning after flowering remove weak stems
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About this plant
Clematis 'Serafina' produces large, purple flowers that open and mature to pale violet-pink with a white central stripe on each petal. Blossom colors range from purple-red to lavender tones with contrasting stamens. As blooms mature, the outer tepals relax slightly, giving the flowers an elegant, sculpted form. Foliage is medium green, providing a clean backdrop for the pastel coloring.
Blooming begins in late spring with a repeat display in summer. Developed in Europe through modern breeding programs, this cultivar is valued for trellises, arches, and containers, where its refined flowers bring vertical interest and extended seasonal color.
Works well in
Arbors & Trellises · Fences & Walls · Vertical Screening · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Hydrangeas · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Japanese anemones
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. 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.
