Flowers › Clematis
❀ Specialty Flower · Early Summer
Michigan Clematis
Clematis brings graceful, vining elegance to the vase. Its large starry flowers and curling tendrils lend a luxe, garden-gathered feel to arrangements, all grown by our Michigan farmer collective.
Seasonal Availability
About Clematis
Clematis is a climbing vine grown for its large, star-shaped flowers and its delicate, curling stems. As a cut flower it adds a sense of movement and gathered-from-the-garden luxury that is hard to replicate.
It is a genus of mostly woody vines in the buttercup family, with hundreds of cultivars in a wide range of colors, as covered on its Wikipedia page.
Both the open blooms and the fluffy seed heads are prized by designers, giving clematis a long season of usefulness in high-end floral work.
Clematis at a Glance
In season (MI)
June through August
Colors
Purple, blue, wine, white, and pink
Stem length
Vining, 12 to 24 inches
Best for
Early to mid summer
How to buy
Specialty DIY-bucket add-on, or custom design
Forms & Varieties
Clematis reaches us in these forms.
Vine stems
Trailing stems with open flowers and tendrils, ideal for cascading and bridal work.
Single blooms
Individual large flowers for focal detail in refined arrangements.
Seed heads
Fluffy, silvery seed heads that add unique texture later in the season.
Designer stems
Premium vines reserved for our floral design team.
Care & Vase Life
- Cut stems at an angle and place them in cool water immediately.
- Handle the delicate vines gently, as they can be brittle.
- Keep foliage out of the water and refresh it every couple of days.
- Store clematis cool and out of direct sun.
- Expect about five to seven days of vase life from open blooms.
When We Have Clematis
Clematis is an early to mid summer flower for us, usually available from June through August. It is a specialty crop in short supply, so reserving ahead is essential for events.
Availability shifts week to week with the Michigan season, so colors and varieties vary. Reserve ahead for events, and check the shop for what our farmers have cut this week.
Clematis Available to Buy Now
See all clematis in the shop →
How to Get Clematis
Add clematis to your bucket
Clematis is a specialty flower, so it isn’t sold on its own. Add clematis as a premium selection when you reserve a DIY bucket, ideal for weddings and events you’re arranging yourself.
Reserve a DIY bucketLet us design it for you
Prefer it done for you? Our floral designers create custom, clematis-forward arrangements and full wedding and event work. Pickup is at the barn; buyer members can also arrange local delivery.
Request floral designClematis FAQs
Can clematis be used in bouquets?
Yes. Its vining stems are wonderful for cascading bridal bouquets and garden-style arrangements.
Do you sell the seed heads too?
When available, the fluffy seed heads are a favorite for adding texture later in the season.
How long does cut clematis last?
Open blooms hold about five to seven days when kept cool.
Is it fragile?
The vines can be brittle, so we handle and pack clematis with extra care.
Pairs Well With
Sweet PeaFlower · June to July
Garden RoseFlower · June through September
LisianthusFlower · July through September
RanunculusFlower · Mid-April to late May
DahliaFlower · August through October
HydrangeaFlower · July through SeptemberReady to plan with clematis?
Reserve clematis for your event or ask our designers to build something around them, grown by our Michigan farmer collective.