Botanical profile
Clematis 'Olympia'
Latin name
Clematis 'Olympia'
Common name
Clematis 'Olympia'
Type
Climbing plant
Family
Ranunculaceae
Clematis 'Olympia' is a remarkable ornamental climbing plant, known for its abundant blooms and vibrant color. From late spring to summer, it produces large, star-shaped flowers of intense violet with purplish highlights, creating a strong visual impact in the garden. Its green foliage beautifully showcases this continuous flowering. Ideal for covering trellises, pergolas, or fences, it easily integrates into various landscaping styles. Vigorous yet easy to manage, it prefers rich, cool, well-drained soil and a sunny to partially shaded exposure.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameClematis 'Olympia'
Latin nameClematis 'Olympia'
FamilyRanunculaceae
TypeClimbing plant
Plant
description
description
Clematis 'Olympia' is a remarkable ornamental climbing plant, known for its abundant blooms and vibrant color. From late spring to summer, it produces large, star-shaped flowers of intense violet with purplish highlights, creating a strong visual impact in the garden. Its green foliage beautifully showcases this continuous flowering. Ideal for covering trellises, pergolas, or fences, it easily integrates into various landscaping styles. Vigorous yet easy to manage, it prefers rich, cool, well-drained soil and a sunny to partially shaded exposure.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, fresh and well-drained
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Moderate in spring
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Late spring to summer
Flower colorDeep violet with purplish highlights
Foliage colorDark green
Habit / shape
Climbing plant
Fruiting
Ornamental feathery achenes
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height3 m (9.8 ft)
Spread1 m (3.3 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-34 °C (-29 °F)
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
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Pets
Butterflies
