Clematis ‘Mrs. N. Thompson’ Fringed Dahlias Clematis ‘Violet Elizabeth’ (1962) is

Clematis ‘Violet Elizabeth’ (1962) is a very hard-to-find cultivar that is worth the search

Clematis ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ (1874) has been with us for more than a century

Expect deep violet-purple petals sharply contrasted by vivid red bars and yellow stamens with burgundy tips

'Red Flame' produces very large

and its blooms are also perfect for creating breathtaking cut-flower arrangements

Clematis ‘Mrs. N. Thompson’ Fringed Dahlias Clematis ‘Violet Elizabeth’ (1962) isClematis Mrs. N. Thompson (1954) is probably the most popular bicolor we sell, as once the flowers open, they tend to leave the nursery quite quickly. Expect deep violet purple petals sharply contrasted by vivid red bars and yellow stamens with burgundy tips. Flowers 4 6 wide blooms May June & Sept grows 6 9 tall (2 3m) sun to part shade Pruning Group B1 USDA zone 4 1 gallon pot Clearview Horticultural Products