Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’ is an exceptional large-flowered climber that embodies elegance, complexity, and versatility in a single, compact plant. This award-winning variety is admired for its distinctive, multi-layered floral structure, offering a “two-in-one” display of beauty. The blooms are rich violet-blue with several layers of pointed sepals, surrounding a densely ruffled central pom-pom, giving each flower depth, dimension, and a jewel-like appearance that evolves beautifully as it matures. This intricate formation sets ‘Multi-Blue’ apart, ensuring it remains a show-stopping focal point in any garden or container.
The plant delivers two distinct flowering periods: a profuse first flush in late spring to early summer, followed by a repeat bloom in late summer. This ensures that gardeners enjoy a long-lasting, luxurious display, particularly impressive when trained over vertical structures. The compact growth habit allows ‘Multi-Blue’ to perform brilliantly in patio containers or smaller garden spaces, without sacrificing the drama or opulence associated with large-flowered Clematis.
Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’ reaches a compact height of 1.2–1.5 metres with a spread of approximately 0.8–1 metre. Its neat, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for growing in patio containers, balcony pots, or smaller garden spaces without dominating surrounding plants. Despite its moderate size, the plant produces a generous volume of layered, double blooms, ensuring maximum visual impact. Its manageable height allows for easy training over obelisks, trellises, or arches, providing elegant vertical interest without overwhelming the garden. The repeat flowering habit ensures the plant continues to offer stunning, ruffled violet-blue flowers from late spring into late summer. ‘Multi-Blue’ is also well-suited to mixed borders, where its luxurious colour and pom-pom texture can contrast beautifully with lighter perennials or silver-foliage plants, enhancing both vertical and horizontal layers of the garden design.
