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Clematis Crispa

A beloved and hard to find Clematis species

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  • flowering dateSpring into Fall
  • hardiness zone5-9
  • height12 - 30 inches
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship asPREMIUM
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Hallmark rolled, recurved sepals with lacy edges
  • Lots of color nuance
  • A North American native

Clematis crispa is unique in form, color, and detail–from the spring buds to the fall's seedheads, you'll enjoy a Clematis unlike anything else in the garden. Clematis crispa is a woodland beauty native to the Southeastern United States.

Crispa displays variable color, ranging through a wide variety of pastel colors Soil and climate can affect the coloring of the plant, but some of that variability is inherent to this remarkable species. The underside of each sepal is colored with a cross pattern, adding another level of beautiful nuance. Strongly recurved rolled sepals and lacey edges are hallmarks of this unique plant. Crispa plants love to sprawl, and can thrive in conditions that range from normal to a little wet. This is a petite-sized plant with small flowers. A rare, hard-to-find Clem, Clematis crispa is deserving of a prized location in your garden. Clematis 'crispa'

In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category.  Green prune: Green prune Clematis flower best on new shoots and stems that emerge from the ground each spring. Hard prune in late winter or early spring or anytime you want fresh growth and reblooming. 

Product Details

  • botanical nameClematis crispa
  • flowering dateSpring into Fall
  • flower colorBlue, Mixed
  • flower formNodding, bell-shaped flowers
  • formSmall plant (up to 2.5 Ft), Small flower (less than 2" across)
  • hardiness zone5-9
  • height12 - 30 inches
  • planting instructionsPlant potted Clematis with thick roots up to several inches deeper than current soil level. Bareroot plants should be planted with the crown covered by several inches of soil. Plant potted Clematis with thin roots at the current soil level. Bareroot plants of the same should be planted with the crown covered by less than an inch of soil.
  • pruningGreen prune Clematis flower best on new shoots and stems that emerge from the ground each spring. Hard prune in late winter or early spring or anytime you want fresh growth and reblooming.
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • shipping seasonSpring
  • ship asPREMIUM
  • soil requirementClematis are adaptable to a wide range of pH and grow best in well-draining soil that supports root movement. Amending your native soil type will help your Clematis establish faster.
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • watering requirementNewly planted Clematis should be watered more often than established Clematis. Watering deeply, but less frequently is optimum.
  • winter careIn late fall or early winter applying organic mulch of up to 2 inches around the base of your Clematis is helpful to protect the crowns and prevent erosion of soil during a harsh winter.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, Trees and Shrubs
3A-3B 4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4A-4B 4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A 3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B 2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B 2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A 2/3/25 - 5/9/25
9B-10B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 7B: 5/26/25
Zones 8A - 10B: 5/5/25

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