Clematis heracleifolia Alan Bloom
'Alblo' USPP #11498, COPF
"Tube Clematis"

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BENEFITS
Shrub type plant with improved form and self-supporting habit when mature compared to other varieties of this species. Generally trouble-free and long-lived. Attractive fluffy seed heads.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Vivid spikes of fragrant dark blue tubular flowers rise above bushy mounds of deep green foliage in midsummer to early fall. Deciduous, self-supporting shrub when mature.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 9 to 1. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

USE
Superb specimen plant for middle of beds and borders or as a background to shorter perennials. Attractive seed heads. Combines well with Astilbe (try Astilbe 'Elizabeth Bloom'), Torch Lily (try Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre') and Spike Speedwell (Veronica).

SIZE
30" to 36" tall by 36" wide. Use 2 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soils. Will flower in partial shade but habit will tend to sprawl. Drought tolerant once established. Cut back to 6" above soil in spring when new growth begins at the base. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.