Boulevard Sarah Elizabeth Clematis

Boulevard Sarah Elizabeth clematis is one of the larger clematis in the Boulevard series, and its big on personality, too! The soft pink sepals have ruffled edges that lend a distinctive texture to the alluring flowers. Burgundy stamens entice pollinators to its beneficial nectar at the center. These fabulous pink flowers bloom from spring until early summer, providing a long-lasting source of nectar to your local bees and butterflies. Like other Boulevard clematis varieties, Sarah Elizabeth is a fabulous choice for dramatic container plantings. It will act as a tall thriller when planted with a trellis, or an extravagant spiller when left to cascade over the edge of the container. Sarah Elizabeth looks lovely when planted in the ground, and will prove to be a dependable perennial in Zones 4-9. Boulevard Sarah Elizabeth Clematis Care Plant Sarah Elizabeth in a place where the root system will receive some shade, and the stems and leaves receive healthy amounts of sunshine. Mulch the ground with a thick layer of wood mulch to retain soil moisture and temperature, and pull the mulch away from the stem. Plant in well-draining soil, and keep the plant consistently waterered. Fertilize annually in spring. Early-spring pruning is ideal for Sarah Elizabeth clematis, because it is in pruning group 3, which means it blooms on new wood. Prune down to the healthy buds about a foot off the ground. Leave those buds to make the first batch of luminous blooms! Boulevard Sarah Elizabeth Clematis Spacing This is a larger compact variety, with a mature height of up to 5, and a mature spread of up to 4. If planting in a container, make sure it is large enough to support growth. Allow 3-4 of space in gardens.