Clematis, Viticella Clematis, Late, Small-flowered Double Clematis 'Purpurea Plena Elegans'

I ordered this clematis online, and didn't realize what small flowers it had until the first bloom. They are only about 2" across, but a...Read Morere fully double, and it blooms very prolifically. Of all my clematis, this is one of the most vigorous, and doesn't seem as susceptible to wilt as some of the others. The color of mine isn't anywhere near as intense as a couple of the pictures here (will have to post one later), more a very muted, dusty-looking dark mauve-purple. Overall, I've been pleased with it's performance, though I would have located it somewhere differently had I realized how small the blooms would be.

My sister lives in lower Michigan, and it is obscene the way this plant grows and flowers for her... no matter where she puts it! Mine i...Read Moren Tn is in the shade, and not nearly as beautiful. I am, however, moving it this fall and hope to have better luck with it. Absolutely my favorite clematis!

Received The Royal Horticultural Society, Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in 1993.

I've only added this clematis to my collection last year & already I was very pleased with it. The flowers are small compared to many cle...Read Morematis but it covers the plant & is a strong grower. I love the dusky darker pink & the fact the flowers are double. For anyone who's a clematis enthusiast, I highly recommend this one.