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Purple flowers of Italian clematis climbing along a pergolaClimbers

Clematis viticella

Italian Clematis

The Italian clematis is a vigorous, healthy climber producing an abundance of medium-sized, bell-shaped purple to blue flowers from July to September. Unlike many other clematis species, it is highly resistant to the dreaded clematis wilt. Ideal for pergolas, fences, and trees.

Full sunMedium300–500 cm