Clematis with purple double flowers - Clematis 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' (Viticella Group)
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Clematis 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' - spectacular clematis with rosette-shaped double flowers, of a dark magenta, which offers an impressive show when in full bloom. These elegant flowers are also excellent as cut flowers, having a good resistance and a long vase life. The flowers have a size of approx. 5-6 cm, but they compensate with their impressive number and appearance.
Classification: Viticella Group
Awards won: 'Recommended' by Popular Garden Magazine Dec. 2020; RHS Award of Garden Merit
Clematis viticella, also known as Italian clematis, is a vigorous and resistant climbing clematis. Its flowers are usually medium-sized, in various shades of purple, blue, pink or red and appear from July to September. Cultivators of this type of clematis are highly appreciated for their ability to grow quickly and for the abundance of flowers, being ideal for covering fences, pergolas or other structures in the garden. It is relatively easy to care for, preferring exposure to the sun or partial shade and well-drained soil.
In the case of cultivation in drier soils, which tend to dry out quickly, cover the base with a layer of shredded tree bark (or another type of mulch) to maintain soil moisture.
Clematis generally prefer a growing space with good exposure to the sun.
Clematis viticella varieties are known for their very good resistance to both the weather and human actions/gardener's mistakes. It requires minimal interventions - a minimal pruning after the flowering period can provide a boost for a much faster reblooming, usually in the same season.
In the cold season, the plants appear in the form of sticks without leaves that seem dry - this aspect is perfectly normal and the plants are as viable as possible.
Height with pots included: approx. 40 cm
Pot diameter: 11 cm