Clematis 'Blue Dancer'

alpine clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis alpina Blue Dancer)

Eventual height & spread

Clematis 'Blue Dancer'

alpine clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis alpina Blue Dancer)

  • 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
  • £26.79
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil
  • Rate of growth: fast
  • Flowering period: April to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


An enchanting early spring bloomer, waltzing up trellises and fences with carefree elegance.

This deciduous climber produces abundant nodding blooms from from April through May, each pale blue flower 5-8cm (2-3in) wide with a cream-yellow centre. The open bell-shaped flowers give way to fascinating fluffy seed heads as summer approaches, against serrated green leaves that provide a lovely backdrop.

Much loved by pollinators for its pollen and nectar, 'Blue Dancer' copes well in coastal and windy areas too.


  • Garden care:
    Clematis need their roots to be kept cool and moist, so plant the base of these climbers in light shade or provide shading with other plants or a dressing of of pebbles.

    No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds.

    Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
    • Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten

    Goes well with