Clematis - Venosa Violacea

Clematis Venosa Violacea, Clematis viticella 'Venosa Violacea', is an extremely distinctive cultivar that should be part of every clematis collector's garden. 'Venosa Violacea' has 4-5" flowers which are white with deep purple veins that extend out to the solid purple edges. Blooms July through August. Clematis viticella Venosa Violcea means "violet veins", and when you look closely at the flowers on this exceptional variety, you can see how it got its name. What a gorgeous, timeless beauty! Clematis 'Venosa Violacea' needs a supporting structure to grow properly, and it is easy to grow with a rich, porous, alkaline soil that has plenty of room for the roots to spread. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, but will thrive and bloom in shade. Apply a generous mulch or a shallow-rooted ground cover near the base of the vine. Very reliable performers once established; they take a season or two. Prune lightly above the new leaf buds in early spring and remove any dead or weak stems. . ... additional info