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clematis rasputin

Clematis ?Rasputin? - Clematis plant This stunning variety of Clematis is one of the darkest of them all! It produces masses of large plum coloured flowers from July until September, it?s petals are velvety in appearance with deeply furrowed sepals. This handsome cultivar spreads to around 1m and grows to a great height of 3m, making it ideal for adding some height to sunny borders. Old man?s beard enjoy climbing, so make sure you give this Clematis some guidance along a trellis, fence or

One of the darkest flowered of all clematis is Clematis 'Rasputin' which has deep violet blooms with a velvety appearance. They have furrowed sepals and undulating margins, creating unusual flowers which are borne in profusion from July to September. A position in light shade produces the very darkest colour of blooms and these team beautifully with paler flowering varieties of Clematis or climbing Roses. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.