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Clematis Crispa

A beloved and hard to find Clematis species

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  • flowering dateMidsummer to Fall
  • hardiness zone6-9
  • height6 - 9 feet
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship as4" POT
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Hallmark rolled, recurved sepals with lacy edges
  • Lots of color nuance
  • A North American native

Clematis crispa is unique in form, color, and detail–from the spring buds to the fall's seedheads, you'll enjoy a Clematis unlike anything else in the garden. Clematis crispa is a woodland beauty native to the Southeastern United States.

Crispa displays variable color, ranging through a wide variety of pastel colors Soil and climate can affect the coloring of the plant, but some of that variability is inherent to this remarkable species. The underside of each sepal is colored with a cross pattern, adding another level of beautiful nuance. Strongly recurved rolled sepals and lacey edges are hallmarks of this unique plant. Crispa plants love to sprawl, and can thrive in conditions that range from normal to a little wet. This is a petite-sized plant with small flowers. A rare, hard-to-find Clem, Clematis crispa is deserving of a prized location in your garden. Clematis 'crispa'

In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category.  Green prune: Green prune Clematis flower best on new shoots and stems that emerge from the ground each spring. Hard prune in late winter or early spring or anytime you want fresh growth and reblooming. 

Product Details

  • botanical nameClematis Crispa
  • flowering dateMidsummer to Fall
  • flower colorBlue, Mixed
  • flower formslightly fragrant, bell-shaped flowers
  • foliage typeEach mid green leaf has serrated margins and is arranged as nine leaflets on a stem.
  • formVine, Medium Plant, Small Flower
  • growth rateNULL
  • hardiness zone6-9
  • height6 - 9 feet
  • pruningIn winter, prune the stems down to 6 inches.
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • shipping seasonSpring
  • ship as4" POT
  • soil requirementFertile, moist, humus rich, neutral to acidic soil.
  • spacing6 - 9 feet
  • spread6 - 9 feet
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-3B 4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4A-4B 4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A 4/18/24 - 5/31/24
5B 3/25/24 -5/31/24
6A 3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B 2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A 2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B 2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A 2/15/24 - 5/10/24
8B 2/12/24 - 5/10/24
9A-10B 2/5/24 - 5/10/24
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24
Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24

    Clematis Crispa
    Clematis Crispa