Botanical profile

Clematis 'Bijou'

Latin name
Clematis ‘Bijou’
Common name
Clematis 'Bijou'
Type
Climbing plant
Family
Ranunculaceae

Clematis 'Bijou' is a compact ornamental climbing plant known for its abundant flowering and small size. From early to late summer, it produces large star-shaped flowers in purplish-violet tones with a lighter center. Its low, dense habit makes it ideal for pot cultivation, borders, or small trellises. Its green foliage highlights its rich and sustained flowering. Easy to maintain, it prefers rich, fresh, well-drained soil, as well as a sunny to semi-shaded exposure with its base in the shade.

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
Summer
Flower color
Purplish-violet with a light center
Fruiting
Ornamental feathery achenes
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact climber
Garden structure

Size and growth

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

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