Features:– Hardy climbing perenial.- Produces masses of voilet purple flowers, with yellow anthers.- Flowers appear on the end of the current years growth from July to September.- Grows to a length of approx 2.5m (8ft) and flowers approx 7cm (3in) across.- This variety does not suffer from wilt disease.- Thrives in any site.- Good for growing through other shrubs & small trees.- This variety is in pruning group 3. (This groups means simply cut stems back to the lowest pair of buds in February or March. i.e down to approx 75cm from the ground)This variety clematis prefers a cool root run. If not, cover soil with tiles or stones that will do the job.Uses: Suitable for growing in late flowering containers, over pergolas, archways, walls, fences and on conservatories.Awared RHS award of Garden Merit for outstanding excellence or garden decoration.Sold in a 3 litre pot.