(Clematis) For all of you looking for shade clematis varieties, here is one for you! Clematis ‘Kitty’ is part of the Boulevard series which is known for being compact and a great patio planter selection. Boulevard ‘Kitty’ is a near-white clematis with heavily overlapped petals and burgundy-tipped anthers. Growing 2-3 feet tall this clematis is very compact and well suited for containers as well as small garden spaces. ‘Kitty’, a free flowering clematis blooms in June-July and again later in the summer. Hardy in zones 4-9, Boulevard ‘Kitty’ prefers part shade locations, but can handle filtered shade. As with all clematis, it is recommended to keep the roots shaded, this can be done by adding a layer of mulch or planting other plants around it. As part of prune group 3, a hard prune down to 6 inches is recommended in the Fall or early Spring. Clematis flower color may vary due to its environment.