Clematis Blue Eyes

Blue Eyes clematis flower

Clematis 'Blue Eyes' has masses of pretty, sky-blue/lilac flowers with white centres which are freely produced during May and June then again in August and September. This wonderfully compact growing, non-evergreen climber is perfect for the smaller garden, grown in a container, over fences, wall, pergolas, trellises, natural support- such as a large shrub or tree or to brighten up the terrace or balcony.

Clematis 'Blue Eyes' was raised by Ken Pyne, England around 1999.

Blue Eyes characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skill: Beginner
  • Flowering duration: Long
  • Height after 10 years: 1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
  • Growth habit: Climbing
  • Spread after 10 years: 2m-3m / 7ft-10ft

Climate

  • Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)
  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 6 (-23C)

Identification

  • Country of origin: United Kingdom
  • Flower colour: Blue
  • Flowering month: June July August September
  • Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
  • Leaf colour: Green
  • Leaf colour - young: Green
  • Leaf colour - autumn: Yellow
  • Annual cycle: Deciduous