Clematis 'Giselle Lavender' is a compact free flowering vine prized for its rich mauve lavender blooms with contrasting dark centers. Blooming from late spring through summer it offers a long season of color in small garden spaces, containers, or trained along obelisks and trellises. Its manageable size and repeat blooming habit make it ideal for patios and entryways, especially in partial sun locations.
Height & Spread: 48 - 72 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil rich in organic matter
Watering Needs: Regular; prefers consistent moisture during bloom period
Deer Resistance: Somewhat deer resistant; foliage may be browsed but blooms typically spared
Native Status
This cultivar originates from hybrid crosses of Clematis integrifolia and other Eurasian species. It is not native to North America but adapts well in gardens across USDA Zones 4 - 9.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Highly attractive to honeybees and bumblebees which feed on its open accessible anthers for pollen.
Butterflies
- Visited by Painted Ladies and Red Admirals especially when planted in sunny sheltered spots.
Beneficial Insects
- Draws parasitic wasps and hoverflies that support garden balance through pollination and pest control.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Allow 24 - 36 in spacing between plants for airflow and optimal flowering coverage on supports.
Landscape Placement:
- Perfect for containers, fences, trellises, or mailbox posts where vertical color adds dimension and charm.
Companion Plants
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' - Compact fragrant lavender provides a harmonious color echo and aromatic base layer.
- Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty' - Flat lavender pink blooms reinforce a coordinated palette and attract beneficial insects.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Vertical spikes in deep violet enhance the lavender hues and attract pollinators throughout summer.
- Heuchera 'Obsidian' - Deep black foliage contrasts beautifully with soft clematis tones and fills in lower levels beneath supports.
- Geranium 'Rozanne' - Cascading violet blue flowers offer season long bloom that complements and intertwines well with clematis vines.