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Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans

Abundant flowering with unique form

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  • flowering dateBlooms mid summer to early fall.
  • hardiness zone4-11
  • height10 - 13 feet
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship asPREMIUM
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Intricate flower form
  • Long-lasting flowers
  • Award-winning classic
Referred to as P.P.E. for short, this is one of the oldest Clematis cultivars and a winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. And it's no wonder—P.P.E. is large, grows quickly, and is incredibly floriferous all summer long. P.P.E. is great for those just starting out with Clematis, as it's durable and easy to maintain. The small–to–medium blooms are fully double, with recurved and twisted sepals that resemble rosettes. When the sepals drop, the resulting pompon center can remain for weeks. It was bred in the 19th century by renowned French Clematis breeder Francis Morel. Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans'

In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category. These Clematis bloom on new vines that emerge from the ground each year or stems from near the bottom of older vines. Prune hard in the spring and as often as you like to encourage reblooming and keep the plant as tidy as you like.

Product Details

  • botanical nameClematis 'Purpurea Plena Elegans'
  • flowering dateBlooms mid summer to early fall.
  • flower colorRed
  • flower formDouble, resembling 2-2.5" miniature chrysanthemums with their many layers of recurved and twisted sepals
  • foliage typeSmall, green ovate leaves
  • formVine
  • growth rateModerate.
  • hardiness zone4-11
  • height10 - 13 feet
  • planting instructionsGREEN group vining clematis (potted, dormant or bareroot) should be planted 2-4" deeper than the current crown. This means you will plant roots, crown and some of the stems under the soil.
  • pruningIn our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category. These Clematis bloom on new vines that emerge from the ground each year or stems from near the bottom of older vines. Prune hard in the spring and as often as you like to encourage reblooming and keep the plant as tidy as you like.
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • shipping seasonFall
  • ship asPREMIUM
  • soil requirementMoist, well-drained soil
  • spacing36 - 48 inches
  • spread36 - 48 inches
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • watering requirementAverage water needs
  • winter careMulch as needed in colder climates

Shipping Schedule

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2024 Fall Shipping Schedule
Zone Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-4B 9/2/24 - 10/25/24
5A 9/2/24 - 10/25/24
5B 9/2/24 - 10/25/24
6A & 6B 9/2/24 - 10/25/24
7A 9/23/24 - 11/8/24
7B 9/23/24 - 11/8/24
8A & 8B 9/23/24 - 11/8/24
9A-9B 9/23/24 - 11/8/24
10A-10B 9/23/24 - 11/8/24
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 6B: 10/21/24
Zones 7A - 10B: 11/4/24

    Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans
    Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans