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Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal'

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Deep red blooms with glowing golden centers
Long bloom season—from late spring into fall
Thrives in summer heat and humidity
Ideal for arbors, fences, trellises, or walls
Medium-sized vine with lush green foliage
Reblooming variety—responds well to a mid-season trim
Creates a vibrant, vertical focal point in the garden

Rouge Cardinal is a standout clematis, known for its rich, velvety red blooms accented by radiant golden centers. These eye-catching flowers shine against medium-to-dark green foliage, delivering dramatic contrast and vivid color all season long.

From late spring through early fall, this variety continues to bloom and rebloom—especially with a light pruning in mid-summer. Its moderate size makes it perfect for dressing up trellises, arbors, fences, or bare walls. Whether you’re creating a garden feature or just adding a splash of bold color, Rouge Cardinal brings enduring beauty and reliable performance to any landscape. Zone 4-8

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Zone
4-8
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height
72 - 120
Spacing
4 - 6'
Growth Rate
Rapid

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Zone
4-8
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height
72 - 120
Spacing
4 - 6'
Growth Rate
Rapid

BloomsEarly Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer, Fall

Botanical NameClematis 'Rouge Cardinal'

ColorGlowing crimson red blooms 4" - 6" with golden stamens.

FoliageMedium green, simple, palmate to pinnate leaves arranged alternately and opposite on the stems. Darkens as summer progresses.

FormVine

Height72 - 120

SizePremium

Spread3' - 4'

Hardiness Zone4-8
Flower FormSingle blooms with showy stamens.

Growth RateRapid

LightFull Sun, Partial Shade

PruningIn our Stoplight Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN category. It blooms on old and new wood, so prune as often or as fully as you like to promote reblooming.

Soil RequirementsClay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil

Spacing4 - 6'

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Fall Shipping Schedule

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Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 3B	9/1/25 - 11/14/25	11/10/25
4A - 6B	9/1/25 - 11/14/25	11/3/25
7A - 10B	9/22/25 - 11/14/25	11/3/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

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Estimated Ship Date:

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.

2025 Fall Shipping Schedule

Perennials, Bulbs & Flowers

Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A - 3B	9/1/25 - 11/14/25	11/10/25
4A - 6B	9/1/25 - 11/14/25	11/3/25
7A - 10B	9/22/25 - 11/14/25	11/3/25

Shipping Information

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping time frames outlined in the table. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on
weight.

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Offce boxes.