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Clematis 'Bijou' is an unusual mound-forming clematis, perfect for growing in containers on the patio or as ground cover at the front of a border. You can even grow it in hanging baskets. It bears large, violet-purple flowers with a pink central bar on each petal, from early summer to midsummer. It grows well in a variety of aspects, but avoid north-facing locations.
Clematis 'Bijou' falls into Pruning Group Three. Simply cut stems back to the lowest pair of buds in February or March.
Explore other varieties of Clematis with a purple hue:
Clematis 'John Treasure' - has attractive nodding red-purple flowers with upturned ends to the sepals
Clematis 'Kaaru' - a free-flowering clematis, bearing medium-sized red-purple flowers from July to September
Clematis 'Mary Rose' - has pinnate leaves and nodding, single or double, open-bell-shaped flowers
Clematis 'Palette' - bears beautiful two-tone flowers in contrast with light green foliage
Clematis 'Poldice' - bears a profusion of large, nodding, violet-blue flowers with a white centre
