Botanical profile

Clematis 'Bernadine'

Latin name
Clematis 'Bernadine'
Common name
Clematis 'Bernadine'
Type
Climbing plant
Family
Ranunculaceae

Clematis 'Bernadine' is a compact ornamental climber prized for its abundant blooms and soft hues. From late spring to summer, it produces large, pale lavender-blue, star-shaped flowers, delicately veined with pink, and a luminous lighter center. Its medium green foliage enhances these refined blooms. Ideal for small gardens, pots, or low trellises, it offers excellent performance despite its small size. Easy to care for, it prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil, with a sunny to semi-shady exposure and its base in the shade for optimal development.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Moderate in spring
Soil type
Rich, fresh and well-drained
Minimum temperature
-34 °C (-29 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Late spring to summer
Flower color
Pale lavender veined with pink
Fruiting
Ornamental feathery achenes
Foliage color
Medium green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact climber
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Width
1 m (3.3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate

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