Clematis 'Venosa Violacea'

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Note: All of our 1 gallon size Clematis vines are trellised 2 year old plants

Introduced in Lemoine, France in 1883 and winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society, the 'Venosa Violacea' is a late flowering Clematis that has stood the test of time for good reason. A heavy bloomer from mid summer through early fall, with dazzling beauty of contrast each flower features violet purple petals with each having a bold streak of snowy white surrounding a tuft of deep purple stamens. An easy-to-grow vine ideal for use to climb fences, trellises, arches, arbors and other overhead structures, or as a rambling groundcover that will cascade over and down tall walls. This Victorian era French heirloom continues to fascinate gardeners everywhere.

Climbing 8 to 12 feet high and spreading 3 to 4 feet or more wide, the Venosa Violacea Clematis is ideal for growing on fences and rails, trellises and obelisks, arches, mailbox and lamp posts, arbors and pergolas, and other structures in vines can twine around. Excellent on a tall obelisk or trellis in large pots, planters and other containers for situating on patios, decks and around other outdoor living spaces where the amazing flowers can be viewed from close up. A fine addition to Clematis gardens and purple theme gardens.

Suggested Spacing:  3 feet apart to cover fences, trellises, and walls

This Clematis is easy to grow in a moist but well-drained soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. Though it tolerates dry periods when established, it will appreciate an occasional watering in prolonged periods of dry weather. Make sure not to plant this one too deep as it tends to smother the plant. See pruning instructions just below.