Clematis 'Blue Bird'

Also Known As

Clematis macropetala 'Blue Bird'

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 2'-12'

planting zones

3a-11

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Clematis 'Blue Bird' plant details

Clematis 'Blue Bird' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'Blue Bird'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: small flowers

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'Blue Bird'

USDA Zones: 3a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Young red stems hold nodding periwinkle-blue flowers that have interior cream petals. Blooms June - September and climbs 15'x15'. Mulch in winter.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Blue Bird is very hardy and one of the earliest Clematis to bloom in northern gardens. The pendulous blue flowers are 2 to 2 1/2 inches across and repeat sometimes in summer after a full bloom in mid spring. Any pruning should be done after flowering since it sets buds in fall for the following spring. The texture of the foliage makes it an excellent backdrop for perennials all summer! Skinner, Canada, 1962.

By: Brushwood Nursery

We especially like this vigorous deciduous cultivar for its smoky silver seed heads. But nodding violet-blue flowers with inner petals of cream also combine with young red stems and coarsely toothed medium green leaves to make this species a colorful favorite.