This prolific, compact climber produces large, purple-blue flowers with unique contrasting maroon anther tips. A repeat bloomer with double flowers in spring, and single flowers later in summer. Adds beautiful vertical interest to any garden fence or trellis. Great for a container or left to meander through shrub beds. Deciduous.
Bloom Time
Late spring, repeating in summer until early fall.
Deciduous/Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions
Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Attributes
Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent Act
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use
Border, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover
Flower Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Green
Companion Plants
Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
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. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom.
History
This Clematis (patens x lanuginosa) hybrid was bred by Friedrich Westphal of Prisdorf, Germany, introduced by Pride of Place Plants.
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Details
Description
This prolific, compact climber produces large, purple-blue flowers with unique contrasting maroon anther tips. A repeat bloomer with double flowers in spring, and single flowers later in summer. Adds beautiful vertical interest to any garden fence or trellis. Great for a container or left to meander through shrub beds. Deciduous.
Bloom Time
Late spring, repeating in summer until early fall.
Deciduous/Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions
Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Attributes
Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent Act
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
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Style
Landscape Use
Border, Container, Espalier, Ground Cover
Flower Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Green
Companion Plants
Japanese Maple (Acer); Climbing Rose (Rosa); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
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Care
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. Prune spent flowers to promote repeat bloom.
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History
History
This Clematis (patens x lanuginosa) hybrid was bred by Friedrich Westphal of Prisdorf, Germany, introduced by Pride of Place Plants.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.