Clematis 'Rain Dance' Ornamental Bark or a blanket of flowers

or a blanket of flowers in a garden bed or along a wall

The height really helps it accent fences retaining walls or hardscape decorations like wagons and benches

or use it as a specimen tree against white or neutral-colored walls and fences—the contrast makes those hot pink flowers absolutely sing

The Appalachian Red excels as an understory tree beneath larger shade trees

NC State Extension notes the tree serves as a larval host for some butterflies [2]

Clematis 'Rain Dance' Ornamental Bark or a blanket of flowersUnlike their climbing cousins the bush clematis keeps a lower profile, but what they do share are the prolific and unique blooms. Dark purple buds open into blue purple, bell shaped flowers that face upward and outward to create a showy display. After flowering, attractive star shaped threadlike seed heads emerge creating a showy display among the still profuse flowers. These are stand out plants in the garden that, with a little care, will reward you