| Raised by: | Unknown |
| Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 3 USDA Zone 4 USDA Zone 5 USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 7 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 9 - partially shaded areas only |
| Plant Group: | Viticella |
| Typical Plant Size: | Typically 8 to 10 feet |
| Pruning Group: | Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring |
| Bloom Diameter: | Small - 2 to 4 inches |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | Red/Magenta/Burgundy hue |
| Bloom Shape: | Double blooms in all climates |
| Preferred Light: | Requires partial shade |
| Suitability as Cut Flower: | Excellent cut flower (strong stem, long vase life) |
| Recommendations: | Good choice for shaded areas or northern walls |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Plant Height: | 8-10 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| piksihk | On May 13, 2023 | Bloomed |
| piksihk | On July 6, 2021 | Bloomed First blooms ever! |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| This photo includes both Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' by BookerC1 | Jul 5, 2012 2:08 PM | 0 |
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![Location: Mackinaw, IL
Date: Sep 14, 2011 6:51 PM
Vigorous grower and bloomer. Blooms are small, around 1\" diamet](/pics/2011-09-28/BookerC1/a90c1e-250.jpg "Location: Mackinaw, IL
Date: Sep 14, 2011 6:51 PM
Vigorous grower and bloomer. Blooms are small, around 1\\" diamet")
