H.F. Young’ has huge, 6-9″ blossoms. This cultivar has single, soft blue and violet saucer-shaped blooms with cream anthers, a deciduous, compact climber belonging to AHS group B. Large, wide, early summer flowers are borne on side-shoots growing from last year’s shoots. Additional blooms may be borne on the tips of the present year’s growth. Leaves are divided into 3 widely or regularly lance-shaped leaflets, 4 to 6 inches long. Beautiful along fences and arbors. Part shade is preferable. This vine grows best in a fertile, well-drained, alkaline soil. A choice site is key to the success of establishing this perennial; roots should be kept cool and moist.

In fact, this variety earned the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993. For an even more enchanting display, pair it with Clematis Bill Mackenzie or grow it on a large obelisk. (Pennell, 1962)

Planting Instructions: Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Plant in the spring, when the soil is workable.