Clematis Viticella Purpurea Plena Elegans is a hardy, deciduous, perennial climber with deciduous mid-green foliage. In mid-summer, dusky magenta double flowers will begin to bloom and will continue until late autumn. The plant will lose its leaves over the winter months and can be pruned back in late winter or early spring, ready for new spring foliage. Growing to an ultimate height of 1.5-2.5m and an ultimate spread of 0.5-1m, Clematis Viticella Purpurea Plena Elegans is ideal for fences, trellises and growing in flowerbeds. Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves. Latin name: Clematis Viticella Common name: Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans Supplied in 9cm pot Characteristics: A perennial climber with deciduous green foliage and showy, dusky purple flowers. Growth and spread: Can reach an ultimate height of 1.5-2m and an ultimate spread of 0.5-1m. Period of interest: Fresh, spring foliage is accompanied by double purple flowers blooming from mid-summer until late autumn. Water and maintenance: Plant in moist-well drained soil, in full sun or partial shade, keeping the roots and the base of the plant cool and shaded.