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.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Fertilization
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
Deep violet with purplish highlights
Fruiting
Foliage color
Foliage type
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
3 m (9.8 ft)
Width
1 m (3.3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
