Clematis Venosa Violacea (Viticella Group)

Bred in 1883, award-winning Clematis 'Venosa Violacea' is one of the long-established favorites. This particularly elegant deciduous vine produces a profusion of deep velvety purple flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), with a prominent white stripe and purple stamens. Each flower bears 5-6 sepals, which unfurl in a boat shape, before flattening and developing their unique coloration. Their white base color is infused by the violet veins (venosa violacea) which merge into solid purple along the edges. The purple anthers with white pollen complete the dazzling combination. Blooming from midsummer to early fall, this vigorous and floriferous clematis is sturdy, adaptable, durable, and resistant to Clematis wilt. 'Venosa Violacea' is perfect as a groundcover, in large containers, or trained to climb a wall, trellis, fence, arbor, or other garden structure.