Clematis ‘Paradiso’ (often referred to as Zo11154) is a compact, deciduous perennial climbing vine known for its striking, bi-colored pinkish-violet flowers and repeat blooming habit. Introduced in 2016, this cultivar is valued for its relatively small size, making it suitable for smaller gardens, containers, or for growing through shrubs.
Key Characteristics and Appearance
- Flowers: The flowers are large, typically 8-12 cm in diameter. They feature pale red/pinkish-violet tepals, often with a darker red-purple margin and a distinct, faint purple stripe down the center, surrounding a cluster of golden-yellow anthers.
- Height: It is a relatively compact climber, growing to a height of approximately 1.5 to 2 meters.
- Foliage: The plant has green, pinnate leaves.
- Blooming Season: ‘Paradiso’ is a repeat bloomer, with peak flowering times in early summer (May-June) and a second flush in early autumn (August-September).
Growing Requirements and Care
- Group: It is part of the Patens group (or similar Large-flowered hybrids).
- Pruning: As it blooms on both old and new wood, it generally requires light pruning in early spring to maintain its shape, removing dead or weak stems and trimming to a pair of healthy buds.
- Light: It thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Requires well-drained, fertile, and moist soil.
- Positioning: Ideal for fences, pergolas, walls, or as a companion to climbing roses.
- Hardiness: It is typically hardy in zones 6-9.
Clematis ‘Paradiso’ is praised for its “unique color” and its ability to provide two distinct, colorful displays, rather than a single short bloom.
