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Elsa Spath

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Clematis "Elsa Spath"

Raised in Berlin in 1891, 'Elsa Spath' still holds its own among modern varieties it is free-flowering, produces mid-blue blooms with deep red anthers over a long period from late spring to early autumn.

Elsa Spath, also known as Xerxes, won the RHS Award of Garden Merit! Rich blue flowers with white filaments and red anthers, cover this compact selection in early summer and again in late summer. Great for the patio container!

Family: Ranunculaceae

Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)

Cultivar: Elsa Spath

Group:
Early Large-flowered

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
36 - 48 in.

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Shape:
Single

Bloom Diameter:
Large - 5 to 8 inches (12 to 20 cm)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Other details:

Pruning Groups:
Group 2 - Repeat bloomers; prune immediately after flowering