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Clematis 'HF Young'
Clematis 'HF Young'

Clematis 'HF Young'

$28.95

Clematis 'HF Young' is a classic large flowered clematis known for its soft lavender blue blooms with gently overlapping petals and prominent creamy centers. Flowering in late spring with a lighter repeat later in the season, it adds elegant vertical interest to trellises, fences, and garden structures while maintaining a refined and timeless presence.

Height & Spread: 8 - 10 ft x 3 - 4 ft

Bloom Time: Late spring with repeat in late summer

Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Moist well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This clematis is a cultivated hybrid and is not native to North America but is widely grown for its ornamental value and reliable flowering performance.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts butterflies such as Swallowtails and Painted Ladies which visit the open blooms for nectar.

Bees

  • Draws native bees and bumblebees which forage among the prominent central stamens for pollen.

Hummingbirds

  • Occasionally visited by hummingbirds which are drawn to the large open flowers during peak bloom.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 3 - 4 ft apart when planting multiple vines to allow proper air flow and support coverage.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for training on trellises, arbors, fences, or climbing through shrubs where its large blooms can be displayed at eye level.

Companion Plants

  • Rosa 'New Dawn' (Climbing Rose) - Provides a soft complementary bloom and shared vertical structure for layered flowering interest.
  • Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender) - Offers fragrant foliage and contrasting texture at the base of the vine.
  • Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds upright spikes and extended bloom that pair well with clematis flowering cycles.
  • Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Brings warm toned foliage that helps shade the roots while adding contrast.
  • Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Creates a soft flowing base layer that complements the vertical growth above.

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