LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry.
SIZE: Fast growing stems reach 10 to 12 ft. tall, with support.
| Description | The most popular of the clematis vines. Showy, deep violet-purple flowers are slightly broader than those of C. ‘Jackmanii’ and will cover this climbing vine throughout most of the summer. An excellent vine for adding vertical interest to the landscape on a fence or trellis, or along rock walls. Deciduous. Pruning Group: 3 |
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| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Espalier, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Japanese Maple (Acer); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in well-drained, lightly alkaline soil, with roots sheltered and top growth in the sun. Mulch to conserve moisture. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed regularly beginning in spring. Remove spent blooms to promote continuous bloom. Provide trellis or arbor support. Pruning Group: 3 |





