8’-10’ tall x 4-6’ wide. Venosa Violacea Clematis (Clematis viticella) is a French heirloom introduced in 1883, and has a long been cherished for its large, breathtaking blooms and clean foliage. The slender form lends itself to lampposts and obelisks. Like other Clematis, Venosa Violacea performs best when roots are shaded and tops receive full sun. Though plants tolerate partial shade, flower color is most vivid in full sun. Clematis are divided into three groups according to pruning needs. Venosa Violacea belongs to pruning group 3, which bloom late in the season on new growth. Prune vines in late winter to early spring, cutting back hard to a set of strong buds about 1 foot above ground level. Remove all dead material above the buds and clean out any old foliage. Plants tolerate deer and rabbits.
More InformationSKU | AM017299 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 4" Pot |
Common Name | Venosa Violacea Clematis |
Botanical Name | Clematis viticella |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Purple |
Flower Size | 4" flowers |
Mature Height | 96-120" tall (8-10 feet) |
Estimated Mature Spread | 48-72" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to early fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Green trailing vines sprout leaves from from old and new woody stems. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Good For Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good For Hedge / Screen |
Awards | Royal Horicultural Society Award of Garden Merit. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Poisonous if ingested. Skin and eye irritant. Toxic to dogs, cats and horses. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |