Clematis Durandii

Durandii was first cultivated in France in the 1800s, and is one of the special clematis hybrids created by combining both integrifolia (a non-climbing Clematis) and large flowering clematis. It boasts some of the largest flowers we've seen on a non-climbing plant. Let it sprawl in the front of border gardens, or gather the stems on a tomato cage so that it looks like a giant bouquet. The blue-indigo color of the sepals around its bright yellow center reminds us of our favorite denim jeans, and its large, heart-shaped leaves make a striking green counterpoint. Clematis x 'Durandii'

In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category. These Clematis bloom on new vines that emerge from the ground each year or stems from near the bottom of older vines. Prune hard in the spring and as often as you like to encourage reblooming and keep the plant as tidy as you like.