It has large (2.5-3"), outward facing indigo blue flowers with darker midribs and lighter margins.īush clematis varieties bloom first on new growth beginning in midsummer, and then again on new shoots in early fall. ‘Rain Dance’ was hybridized by Walters Gardens, and has flowers as large as what you'd see on a vine clematis (flowers on non-vining clematis are usually smaller than those of vining forms). They “read” more like a shrub in the garden, are very floriferous, and can be a groundcover or waterfall over a wall. If you’re not familiar with non-vining clematis, its time to try one. A few other perennials to get to know in 2020 Clematis ‘Rain Dance’ (Common Name: Bush Clematis) Also true that deer don’t seem to be interested in it. I’ve planted it at one property - it’s true it does add bold leaves, a big presence and good color to the shade border. I have shuddering thoughts of Japanese Knotweed - that was thought to be an ornamental at first too. I have to admit I’m not fully convinced as to whether we know if this plant will end up being invasive. Like most Aralias, the flowers attract honeybees and other pollinators.
In mid to late summer, interesting racemes of tiny white flowers are produced followed by deep purplish black, inedible berries. ‘Sun King’ typically dies back to the ground in winter in our area, but quickly re-emerges in spring to form a large shrub-like clump of foliage which resists deer browsing.
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