Clematis Taiga

Introduced at the 2017 Chelsea Flower Show in England, Taiga shocked the gardening world with blooms unlike any seen before on a Clematis vine. These bicolor flowers have unusual sepals that curve upward for a starshaped bloom that looks almost like a passion flower. Unique from the moment it opens, the flower form continues to change and impress as it matures. Clematis ‘Taiga’ PBR

Our experts have been trialing Taiga for several years now in zone 6 with great success, and we are pleased to report that Taiga is reliably hardy to less than 10F. It’s an excellent rebloomer, so if the plant looks tired, trim it and watch it rebound quickly.

In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category. Green prune: Green prune Clematis flower best on new shoots and stems that emerge from the ground each spring. Hard prune in late winter or early spring or anytime you want fresh growth and reblooming.