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Key characteristics

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

Vines

Clematis 'Serafina'

Serafina Clematis

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate moisture

Bloom time

Early summer

Find this plant

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.