Clematis Purperea Plenas Elagens

Purperea Plenas Elagens Clematis

Clematis ‘Purpurea Plena Elegans’ (often abbreviated PPE) is a beloved viticella-type clematis famed for its fully double, rosette-like deep purple flowers and extraordinary reliability. Blooming nonstop from early summer well into fall, it delivers long-lasting color with minimal fuss.


Plant Profile
Type: Deciduous flowering vine

Mature Size:



Width: 4–6 ft



Height: 10–12 ft



Bloom:



Fully double, pompon-style flowers (2–3 in.)



Rich burgundy-purple to plum tones that soften with age



Exceptionally long bloom season: early summer through fall



Foliage: Medium green; dense, healthy growth

Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; very adaptable
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Pruning Group: Group 3 (blooms on new wood)


Features & Uses


Form: Vigorous yet flexible climber with a relaxed, twining habit



Excellent for trellises, pergolas, fences, obelisks, arbors, and weaving through shrubs



One of the longest-blooming clematis available



Double flowers are produced all season, not just in spring



Outstanding resistance to clematis wilt



Ideal companion for roses




Care Notes


Prune hard in late winter or early spring to 12–18 in. above ground



Very forgiving of pruning and site conditions



Mulch roots to keep soil cool and evenly moist

Plant type

Vine

Height

10-12'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

4–11

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Purple

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Trellis

Shape

Climbing

Drought tolerant

No