MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis
Clematis integrifolia 'PSHarlan'
MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis (Clematis integrifolia 'PSHarlan') is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 18–24 in tall and 18–24 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to partial shade. Non-vining bush clematis with bell-shaped flowers in mixed colors over a long season.
Plant Select®low to medium water18–24 in tall and 18–24 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistantToxic to dogs
Photos
- Photo 1: (c) Aleksei Baushev, some rights reserved (CC BY)
- Photo 2: (c) Conrad Altmann, some rights reserved (CC BY)
- Photo 3: (c) Conrad Altmann, some rights reserved (CC BY)
- Photo 4: Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
- Photo 5: Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
- Photo 6: Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4–9
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun; tolerates partial shade.
- Soil
- loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 18–24 in tall and 18–24 in wide
- Planting spacing
- ~17–24 in apart
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer, late summer
- Bloom color
- purple, blue, pink, white
- Bloom length
- Long (several weeks)
- Foliage
- Deciduous
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Deer
- Generally deer-resistant
- Colorado native
- No
Things to know before you plant
- Toxic to dogsConsidered toxic to dogs, so keep pets away from it and check with your vet.
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.
- What should I know before planting MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis?
- The main things to know: Considered toxic to dogs, so keep pets away from it and check with your vet.
- How big does MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis get?
- It matures to about 18–24 in tall and 18–24 in wide.
- How far apart do I plant MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis?
- Space MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis about 17 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 24 in apart for a looser planting.
- Is MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis hardy on the Front Range?
- MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis is hardy in USDA 4–9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis safe for dogs?
- No. MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
- Is MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis deer-resistant?
- MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.
- How long does MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis bloom?
- MONGOLIAN BELLS Clematis blooms for several weeks, a long-season performer on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.
