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clematis viticella

Cover walls, pergolas or fences with this classic beauty, Clematis viticella. This vigorous variety will quickly twine its way up trellis or growing supports to create an attractive and prolific screen with elegant purple blooms from summer through to autumn.

A group 3, late flowering vigorous clematis climber with purple flowers

Clematis viticella is a simple climber that will provide you with a long season of interest. Its mauve blooms provide a generous splash of hue, and its lush green leaves form a dense screen. From summer to autumn, this hardy variety will quickly twine its way up a trellis or other growing support. This forms an attractive and prolific screen with elegant purple blooms. It can grow to be quite large, making it ideal for covering a drab shed or wall. This perennial climber is simple to care for.