The Vagabond Clematis Plants
'The Vagabond Clematis' great big red-purple-violet flowers in May and June, repeating from August to October.Browse our range of clematis plants.
Features
- Colour: Purple
- Height: 1.5m - 2m
- Scent: None
- Flowering: May-June, then August to October
- Type: Early large-flowered
- Habit: Climber
- Pruning group 2
Growing The Vagabond
Like all clematis, it prefers cool roots while its head is in full sun or part shade. It thrives in alkaline to neutral, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Water well after planting and keep soil moist during dry weather for the first few growing seasons.
Support by tying into wires or trellis.
History & Trivia
Bred in the mid 1980's UK by Ken Pyne from Rouge Cardinal, and introduced in 1996.