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Clematis 'Evipo098'
Brighten your garden with the sassy and sweet Boulevard® Volunteer™ Clematis. Part of the world-renowned Raymond Evison collection, this "Compact Patio Clematis" is specifically designed to bring a lively, high-end look to landscapes of any size. Featuring star-shaped, geometric flowers in a soft "iced pink," each petal is accented with a sophisticated darker lavender bar and a fluffy pale-yellow center. Whether you are looking for a vertical accent for a small balcony or a flowering groundcover to soften a garden path, Volunteer™ delivers a profusion of blooms that keeps both you and your local pollinators happy from early summer through fall.
Clematis Boulevard® Volunteer
$67.99
a masterclass in modern breeding, offering a "giving" and free-flowering nature that is hard to beat. Each perfectly pointed sepal creates a striking geometric silhouette, while the darker central bands add a layer of visual depth to the lavender-pink blossoms. Because it is bred for compact spaces, it never becomes unmanageable, maintaining a tidy 3-to-4-foot frame that is just as comfortable in a designer pot as it is in a traditional garden bed.
Why Choose Volunteer™ Clematis?
Charming Geometric Blooms:
The lavender-pink stars with their pale yellow "pom-pom" centers create a crisp, clean look that stands out against the green foliage.
True Petite Habit:
Growing only 3 to 4 feet tall, it is one of the most versatile "small-space" vines available today.
Non-Stop Color:
This variety is a relentless bloomer, providing a steady supply of nectar-rich flowers from the start of summer until the first hints of autumn.
Climate Resilient:
Cold-hardy enough for northern winters (Zone 4) and heat-tolerant enough for humid southern summers (Zone 9).
Landscape Versatility
The High-End Patio Pillar:
Use a decorative obelisk or even a simple tomato cage in a large ceramic pot to create a vertical "pillar of pink" on your terrace.
Retaining Wall Cascade:
Plant Volunteer™ at the top of a stone wall and let it drape elegantly downward for a soft, flowering "waterfall" effect.
Pollinator Garden Essential:
Butterflies and bees are naturally drawn to the open, accessible flowers, making it a functional and beautiful addition to wildlife-friendly spaces.
Softening Paths & Borders:
Use it as a mounding groundcover to fill in the gaps beneath mature shrubs or to blur the hard edges of garden walkways.
Cutting Gardens:
The long-lasting, geometric blooms are a favorite for floral designers; snip a few stems to add a touch of "lavender-pink" elegance to your indoor bouquets.
Expert Care and Maintenance
Sunlight:
Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade. In hotter climates, it is best to plant it where it receives morning sun and afternoon shade to protect the delicate "iced pink" color.
Root Care:
Like all Clematis, it loves "heads in the sun, feet in the shade." Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base (avoiding the crown) to keep the root zone cool and moist.
Soil:
Requires well-drained soil. If your garden has heavy clay, consider planting in a raised bed or a mound to ensure the roots don't stay waterlogged.
Pruning:
Belongs to Pruning Group 3, making it incredibly easy to manage. In early spring, simply cut the entire plant back to about 6 inches above the ground (just above a set of healthy buds). It will grow back fast and bloom entirely on new wood!
Support:
While petite, it is a climber. Provide a lightweight trellis, mesh netting, or an obelisk to guide its upward growth.
Specifications
Botanical Name: Clematis 'Evipo080'
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 3–4 feet
Mature Width: 2–3 feet
Bloom Color: Lavender-Pink with Darker Bars and Yellow Centers
Bloom Period: Early Summer through Early Fall
Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Special Traits: Compact Patio Series, Repeat Bloomer, Easy Group 3 Pruning, Pollinator Friendly, Container Friendly