If you are looking to add a large splash of purple and blue to your garden then you really must consider Clematis 'Semu'. This variety is known for it's velvety purple petals with blue undersides plus the features of hardiness and a tireless free-flowering habit. All that it requires from you in return is that it's cut back to just above ground level each year. The striking summer flowers are present from July to September and will be happy scrambling over walls, trellis, fences and any other support that you can offer it. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Étoile Violette', also known in English as 'Violet Star', is a Clematis created by Francisque Morel in France, in 1885. This classic, RHS Award of Garden Merit variety has beautiful violet purple flowers, with yellow stamens in the centres, all through June, July and August. It is perfect for a bare garden wall or fence, that gets plenty of sun. Very easy to maintain, just prune back to ground level in late autumn. Height: 5m (15'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' is a Clematis created at the start of the 20th Century, and has unusual sepals compared to most other Clematis. The flowerheads are ornate and showy, and red-purple in colour. It flowers from mid summer until early autumn and is a nice addition to any type of garden. Best planted in a sunny position, either trained up a wall or fence, or in an obelisk planter on patios or decking. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3.
A stunning deep red-maroon flowering clematis with large velvety petals, flowering from May to June and again in September. Ideal for growing up a fence, trellis, pergola or arch, enjoying a full-sun location. Keep the roots cool and moist. Fully hardy. Height 2m, spread 1m. Supplied in 3 litre pots.
Exquisite, fully double flowers each measuring up to 15cm (6) across are produced from late spring to mid-summer. The rosette-like blooms emerge deep pink and gently fade to pale pink as they mature. Later in the season, a second flush of blooms appear - this time single, but equally beautiful.
An amazing, super-fast growing clematis! This evergreen variety, loves the shade and makes a useful screen on a north-facing wall. Pretty white flowers bloom from April onwards and emit an adorable almond-like fragrance. Ht. 5m. Supplied in 9cm pot.
Wow! Here's a real show-stopping clematis with tons of fantastic big blue violet flowers ? they're 12-14cm (5-6in) across! You'll only believe it when you see it. Outer petals are decorated with a pretty pink blush on their tips to prompt further amazement at this truly spectacular and energetic climber.
This deciduous Clematis was created in France in 1900. Clematis 'Madame Julia Correvon' has been awared the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its garden performance. The flowers have wine-red sepals and creamy-yellow stamens in the centre. It blooms from mid to late summer, so it is a good variety to plant alongside an earlier flowering Clematis. Perfect for obelisk and trellis planters in sunny positions. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3.
Get 2 styles of flowers for your money with Clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell'. In late May the season begins with 6 to 8 wide double flowered, almost frilly pompom style blooms in shades of lilac and mauve. Later in the season Clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell' puts on another show but this time with the more usual single Clematis flowers. Rich dark green foliage forms the backdrop to the attractive flowers making this variety the perfect candidate for the job of clothing a fence, pergola or trellis. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2.