Clematis Marie Louise Jensen

Marie Louise Jensen Clematis

Clematis ‘Marie Louise Jensen’ is a refined large-flowered clematis valued for its soft lavender-blue blooms and elegant, classic appearance. The flowers are generously sized and well-shaped, making this cultivar a graceful choice for trellises, arbors, and garden entryways.


Plant Profile
Type: Deciduous flowering vine

Mature Size:



Width: 3–5 ft



Height: 8–12 ft



Bloom:



Large (6–8 in.) star-shaped flowers



Soft lavender to pale blue petals with subtle midribs



Contrasting creamy to yellow stamens



Main bloom in late spring to early summer with repeat flowering in late summer



Foliage: Medium green; clean and supportive of the blooms

Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun to partial shade (morning sun with afternoon shade preferred)
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Pruning Group: Group 2 (light to moderate pruning)


Features & Uses


Form: Upright to gently spreading climber with a balanced, manageable habit



Excellent for trellises, pergolas, fences, obelisks, and arbors



Soft blue-lavender tones pair beautifully with whites, pinks, and deeper purples



Elegant appearance well suited to formal and cottage-style gardens



Reliable repeat bloomer with proper pruning




Care Notes


Prune lightly in early spring, removing dead or weak stems



After the first flush of blooms, lightly trim to encourage rebloom



Mulch roots to keep soil cool and evenly moist

Plant type

Vine

Height

8-12'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Trellis

Shape

Climbing

Drought tolerant

No