Elpis Clematis

Meet the charming Elpis Clematis (Clematis ‘Elpis’), one of the most darling Raymond Evison introductions to date! This reblooming wonder puts on a spectacular show of deep, rich, magenta-red flowers with contrasting yellow anthers. Noted for blooming early in the season and again in late summer, this petite powerhouse offers a profusion of blooms over a long period. And guess what? She’s a compact, non-fading powerhouse, perfect for small spaces and container gardening!

Elpis has a naturally compact and bushy form, growing just 3 to 4 feet tall, making it ideal for patios, balconies, or even in a large hanging basket. Its leaves are a rich medium green, lending a lush backdrop to those showy lavender blooms. When not in bloom, the foliage still offers a tidy, climbing accent for smaller structures or container trellises.

Key Features

• Reblooming, large-flowered Clematis with magenta-red petals
• Compact, bushy habit ideal for containers
• Flowers freely from May through to July
• Cold-hardy in USDA Zones 4-9
• Great for patios, balconies, and small-space vertical gardens

Landscaping Uses

A compact Clematis like Elpis, named in support of Prostate Cancer Research, because ‘Elpis’ is the Greek Goddess of hope! Growing 3-4 feet tall with a tidy, upright-vining habit, it is a dream for container gardeners and vertical interest in tight quarters.

• Accent for small obelisks, trellises, or mailbox posts
• Thrilling centerpiece in large mixed containers
• Cascading over a short retaining wall or rock garden edge
• In a cottage garden or tucked into a narrow border for vertical lift
• Paired with small shrubs or Roses for a layered effect

Care and Maintenance

Elpis Clematis is an herbaceous perennial that’s surprisingly low-maintenance and ideal for both beginners and collectors alike. This cultivar hails from the famed Raymond Evison collection, developed to thrive in modern gardens with less space and higher expectations.

Hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 9, this resilient hybrid is happy in full sun to part shade and appreciates a cool root zone.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall
• Sun Needs: Full sun to part shade (roots cool, tops sunny)
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; avoid overly dry or soggy spots; doesnt like clay unless amended
• Moisture Needs: Even moisture; keep moist in summer
• Mulch: A 34 inch deep layer of mulch helps keep roots cool
• Fertilization Needs: Light fertilizer in spring and midseason
• Clematis Pruning Group 3: Reduce all stems down to 6-12″ late winter/early spring
• Special Needs/Perks/Growing Tips:
  • Deer tend to avoid Clematis, but protect young plants
  • Keep the base shaded or mulched to avoid heat stress

A Little Plant With Big Dreams

Elpis Clematis may be petite, but shes full of hope, pluck, and performance! This little ruby-hued starlet turns patios, balconies, and tiny gardens into full-blown flower shows. With reblooming magic and Raymond Evison pedigree, you’ll be glad you made space for her.

Order now at Nature Hills Nursery will make your personal introduction with this little charmer!