Clematis Sarah Elizabeth Bush
Best low-maintenance flowering shrub for versatile garden and container displays.
Elevate your garden with the Clematis Sarah Elizabeth Bush, a stunning vine from Wayside Gardens. This perennial shrub boasts vibrant pink, bell-shaped flowers with striking deep red anthers, blooming prolifically from early summer to early fall. Its bushy growth habit makes it ideal for various garden settings, including borders, beds, and containers. Adaptable to different soil types and hardy in USDA Zones 4-10, this easy-care clematis offers continuous beauty and charm throughout the season, making it a reliable and captivating addition to any landscape.
$26.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2452
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-32%
Below average
SKU
28012
Who it's for
- Designers looking for a vibrant, high-impact focal point
- Gardeners seeking a long-lasting floral display throughout the season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, self-supporting shrub color
Who should skip it
- Landscapers needing year-round evergreen structure in the garden
- Casual gardeners unwilling to manage specific light and root conditions
- Minimalists wanting a plant that never requires staking or support
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from early summer through fall provides exceptional seasonal color.
Hardiness Range
Thrives across a wide spectrum of USDA zones from four to ten.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort care requirements make this an ideal choice for busy gardeners.
Planting Versatility
Compact bushy habit adapts perfectly to containers, borders, or garden beds.
Soil Adaptability
Robust root system handles loamy, sandy, and clay soils with ease.
Visual Impact
Striking pink bell-shaped blooms create a high-contrast focal point.
Key Specs
SKU
28012
Genus
Clematis
Variety
'Evipo098'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
5 Feet
Mature Width
3 Feet
Hardiness Zones
4 - 10
Growth Habit
Vine
Features
- Vibrant pink bell-shaped flowers
- Long blooming period from summer to fall
- Bushy growth habit for versatile planting
- Adaptable to various soil conditions
- Repeat bloomer for continuous beauty
- Easy care, low maintenance plant
- Suitable for borders, beds, and containers
What customers say
The quality of the Clematis Sarah Elizabeth is a consistent highlight, with customers frequently noting the robust health and excellent packaging upon delivery. Gardeners appreciate the plant's reliability and vigor; it establishes quickly and produces abundant, accurately colored blooms, often exceeding expectations. This dependable performance makes it a highly valued, high performing addition to the landscape, confirming its reputation as a worthwhile investment.
Know before you buy
While this variety has a bushy growth habit, it is technically a vine. Providing a small trellis, stake, or nearby shrub for it to lean on will help it maintain its 5-foot height and display its flowers more effectively.
Yes, its bushy habit makes it an excellent candidate for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and is large enough to accommodate its mature width of 3 feet.
This clematis thrives in both full sun and partial shade. For the most prolific blooming, aim for a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Yes, it is rated for USDA Zones 4 through 10. This wide range means it can withstand the cold winters of the north and the heat of the south, provided it receives moderate, consistent watering.
As a repeat bloomer, you can lightly trim the stems after the first flush of flowers fades to encourage a second wave of growth. Avoid heavy pruning in the fall, as this variety blooms on both old and new wood.
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