About Clematis alpina (L.) Mill.
Common Name and Classification
Clematis alpina, commonly called Alpine clematis, is a deciduous flowering vine that belongs to the genus Clematis. Like many other species in this genus, it is valued by gardeners for its attractive showy flowers.
Flower Characteristics
It produces spring flowers that measure 1 to 3 inches across, grow on long stalks, and come in a very wide range of colors.
Native Range
C. alpina is native to Europe.
Cultivation Zones in US
In the United States, it grows best in American Horticultural Society zones 6 through 9, which are generally located in the southern United States.
Known Cultivars
Known cultivars of this species include the pale pink 'Willy', dark blue 'Helsingborg', and lavender blue 'Pamela Jackman'.
Cultivar Award
The cultivar Clematis alpina 'Pamela Jackman' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
