Choose Clematis 'Parisienne' if you want a compact climber with clear colour contrast. This deciduous variety produces large, pale violet-blue flowers with bright red anthers that stand out against the petals.

It flowers from early summer into early autumn, giving a long season of interest in a smaller space.

• Height: Up to 1.2m
• Spread: 0.8–1m
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
• Flowering period: Early summer to early autumn

Key Features

• Pale violet-blue star-shaped flowers
• Bright red anthers create a strong contrast
• Compact growth ideal for small gardens and containers
• Long flowering period through summer

Wildlife Benefits

• Open flowers provide access for bees and pollinators
• Supports nectar-feeding insects over a long period
• Compact habit suits wildlife-friendly small spaces

Grow it in pots near seating areas to watch pollinators up close. Do you make use of containers to support wildlife?

Also Known As

• Clematis 'Boulevard Parisienne'
• Clematis 'Evipo019' PBR

Planting Tips

• Ideal for containers with a small trellis or obelisk
• Plant with roots shaded and top growth in sun or light shade
• Water regularly, especially in pots
• Feed during the growing season for better flowering
• Prune in early spring to maintain shape

Place it where the flower colour can be seen at eye level. The red and blue contrast is strongest up close.