The best known clematis of all time. This easy to grow, very old variety features velvety deep purple flowers with greenish-cream anthers. Pruning group C.
Flower Colour: Dark purple. Flower Size: 10 – 15cm (4 – 6 in.) Flowering Time: June – September Foliage Colour: Green
Care
General Maintenance: Provide the support of a trellis or arbor. Roots prefer a cool, shaded area, tops in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Remove spent blooms to promote continuous bloom. Prune only weak or dead stems as soon as blooming is finished. Light: Full sun to partial sun. Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency. Soil: Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Fertilizer: Feed regularly beginning in spring up until buds are formed.
