COLOR:  Bright Pink with Deeper Pink Bars on the petals
HEIGHT:  4-5'
SPACING:  3'
BLOOMS IN:  Late Spring to Early Summer, Reblooming Late Summer to Early Fall
ZONE:  4-9
SHIPS AS:  Bare Root
PRUNING GROUP:  2
 
Clematis 'Abilene' is a compact, deciduous climber known for its abundant star-shaped flowers. It features bright pink blooms up to 5 inches across with a deeper pink central stripe and contrasting butter-yellow stamens.​  The flowers have elegantly ruffled sepals that create a captivating display, blooming profusely in late spring to early summer, often followed by a second flush in late summer.​  This variety grows with a bushy, compact habit, reaching moderate heights suitable for patio containers, small trellises, or shady garden spots. It is easy to cultivate and very free-flowering.​  Clematis grows well in containers or garden and can be used to cover a wall, fence, or trellis.  It needs partial to full sun (at least 3 hours of direct sunlight).