This smaller flowered Clematis blooms throughout the summer. It is carefree, disease resistant and very generous of bloom. Prune hard at the end of winter.
RHS Award of Garden Merit. Grown since the 16th century. Fully double violet-purple nodding flowers - 7cm (2.5in) wide lasting for several weeks. A vigorous grower, excellent for growing through shrubs.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus:Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Cultivar: Purpurea Plena Elegans
Group:
Viticella
Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in.
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a to 9b
Bloom Color:
Red/Violet
Bloom Shape:
Double
Bloom Diameter:
3-5 in.
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Other details:
Pruning Groups:
Group 3 - Summer/Fall bloomers; prune hard in early spring
