Clematis alpina explained

Clematis alpina, the Alpine clematis, is a flowering deciduous vine of the genus Clematis. Like many members of that genus, it is prized by gardeners for its showy flowers. It bears 1 to 3-inch spring flowers on long stalks in a wide variety of colors.^[1] C. alpina is native to Europe; in the United States it grows best in American Horticultural Society zones 9 to 6, which are generally found in the southern USA.^{[2] [3]}

Cultivars include the pale pink 'Willy', dark blue 'Helsingborg' and lavender blue 'Pamela Jackman'.

Clematis alpina 'Pamela Jackman'^[4] has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: The Southern Living Garden Book . Bender . Steve . January 2004 . 2nd . 0-376-03910-8 . Oxmoor House . Birmingham, Alabama . 251. The Southern Living Garden Book: Completely Revised, All-New Edition .
2. Web site: Plant Heat-Zone Map . American Horticultural Society . 15 Sep 2009 .
3. Web site: RHS Plant Selector - Clematis alpina. 11 October 2023.
4. Web site: RHS Plant Selector - Clematis alpina 'Pamela Jackman'. 23 February 2020.