Clematis 'Eliza'
Clematis 'Eliza' is a compact free flowering clematis that produces abundant soft pink star shaped blooms with a lighter central bar through late spring and again in midsummer. Its manageable size and repeat blooming habit make it ideal for smaller trellises, containers, and vertical accents where consistent floral display is desired.
Height & Spread: 6 - 8 ft x 2 - 3 ft
Bloom Time: Late spring and midsummer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Moist well drained fertile soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This clematis is a cultivated ornamental hybrid and is not native to North America, selected for its compact growth habit and repeat blooming performance.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts native bees and bumblebees which forage for nectar from its open star shaped flowers.
Butterflies
- Draws a variety of butterflies including swallowtails and other nectar feeding species during peak bloom periods.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally visited by hummingbirds which are drawn to the bright pink blooms in sunny, sheltered garden locations.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart to allow vines to establish and climb freely without crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Best used on trellises, fences, arbors, and containers where its vertical growth and repeat flowering can be showcased.
Companion Plants
- Rosa 'New Dawn' (Climbing Rose) - Creates a classic vertical pairing with overlapping bloom timing and complementary flower form.
- Lonicera periclymenum (Honeysuckle) - Adds fragrance and supports pollinators alongside clematis blooms.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender) - Provides low mounded structure and color contrast at the base.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Offers warm foliage tones that soften the base of vertical supports.
- Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lime' (Panicle Hydrangea) - Extends seasonal interest with upright flower panicles below climbing vines.