Incredibly large (2½-3"), outward facing indigo blue flowers with darker midribs and lighter margins. Although this is a bush-type, non-vining Clematis, the plant will benefit from support, either from staking, a garden obelisk, or from neighboring plants. If planted in a location Care Best grown in full sun to part shade. Water when 25% dry and plant in rich soil with good drainage. Again, the key is well-drained soil, as clematis as a rule do not like waterlogged or wet soils. Prune hard in the March and as often as you like to encourage reblooming. Grows best in zones 3-7. Growth Habit Starting in early May and continuing through September, this free-flowering Clematis is covered with large, 2" blooms...a hummingbird treat. At maturity, Rain Dance reaches 3 to 4' both tall and wide. Deciduous. Toxicity The clematis plant is a member of the Ranunculaceae family and is known to cause toxicity of a moderate nature when ingested by animals. Deer & rabbit resistant.
