Picardy Clematis is dwarf deciduous climbing v ine that freely flowers and can be used for groundcover with pointed green foliage. Abundant large deep red-purple flowers blooms continuously from late spring into fall. Grows best with partial sun on the roots and full sun on the vines, moist well-drained soils. Needs support to climb. Note that this selection's 8" is a young vine and must be sleeved. Type: Vine , Groundcover Height: 3' - 4' Spread: 2’ - 3' Spacing: 2.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Spring , Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly, do not let soil dry out. It will need support if used for climbing. Prune back dead or weak vines in late winter and trim back remaining vines to first buds seen. Potential diseases include wilt (can be fatal), powdery mildew, and rust. Potential pests include scale, mites, weevils, earwigs, and slugs. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Naturalized Areas , Rock Gardens , Groundcover , Walls and Trellises, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Lantana , Maiden Grass , Wisteria IMAGES: Prides Corner Farms , Clematis x Boulevard® Picardy™ ('Evipo024') *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.