Clematis recta ‘Purpurea’
Rich burgundy foliage and hundreds of small, vanilla-scented flowers.
Description:
This uncommon clematis is a non-climbing clump former that is grown primarily for its beautiful leaves and stems which are at first rich burgundy gradually maturing to a grey-green. The flowers are white, vanilla-scented and quite small but appear in nice clusters by the hundreds. This is a good clematis to grow in the perennial border up through other perennials or shrubs. Cut back after blooming for a new flush of burgundy foliage.
Common Name: Purple-Leaved Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Vine
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Open woodland, bushy places and dry hillslopes.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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