Clematis vit. Venosa Violacea

Clematis vit. Venosa Violacea

Why Buy Me?

• Eye-catching purple flowers with white central bar
• Long flowering period for extended garden interest
• Vigorous climber ideal for walls, fences, and pergolas
• Attractive to pollinators such as bees
• Easy to grow and reliable performer

Key Features

Height & Spread: Typically grows to 3–4 m (10–13 feet) tall with a spread of around 1 m (3 feet).

Flowers: Large, star-shaped violet-purple blooms with a distinctive white stripe running through each petal. Creamy-yellow stamens add contrast.

Foliage: Mid-green deciduous leaves provide a soft backdrop to the striking flowers.

Growth Habit: Strong-growing twining climber suitable for supports, fences, arches, and trellises.

Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -15°C (5°F).

Growing Conditions

Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Best flowering occurs when roots are kept cool and shaded.

Soil: Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil.

Exposure: Suitable for sheltered or moderately exposed positions.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn.

Watering: Water regularly during establishment and dry periods.

Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and mulch annually to conserve moisture.

Support: Provide trellis, wires, or other climbing supports.

Pruning: Clematis viticella ‘Venosa Violacea’ is in Pruning Group 3. Cut back hard in late winter or early spring to around 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) above ground level.

Seasonal Interest

Spring: Fresh vigorous growth emerges from the base.

Summer: Abundant purple-and-white flowers appear over a long period.

Autumn: Flowering may continue into early autumn in mild conditions.

Winter: Dies back completely before re-sprouting in spring.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Attracts: Bees and other pollinators.

Perfect For: Covering walls, fences, pergolas, arches, and obelisks.

Companion Plants: Pairs well with climbing roses, lavender, salvia, and ornamental grasses.

Add bold colour and elegance to your garden with Clematis viticella ‘Venosa Violacea’ — a vigorous, free-flowering climber with beautifully patterned blooms that provide months of interest.