Vibrant blooms that transform your garden Imagine a vine that adds a splash of color and creates a stunning vertical focal point in your garden. This clematis boasts eye-catching purple flowers that bloom generously throughout the summer months, bringing joy to any landscape. Awarded the 2007 Planterium Bronze Medal and the 2016 Direct Gardening Association Green Thumb Award, it’s recognized not only for its breathtaking beauty but also for its robust performance in gardens across a variety of climates. This versatile vine is perfect for adorning trellises, arbors, or fences, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add depth and dimension to their outdoor spaces. Its lush foliage and long-lasting blooms create a harmonious backdrop, inviting pollinators to your yard and enhancing your garden's overall ecosystem. Easy to grow and maintain, this clematis thrives with minimal care, making it a fantastic addition for both novice and experienced gardeners. About Proven Winners®: Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs offers flowering shrubs, evergreens, and trees that have been tested for eight to ten years to ensure they outperform conventional varieties. That means bigger flowers, more colorful foliage, reblooming, disease resistance, new habits, or anything that makes them more beautiful and easier to grow in your landscape or garden. Planting & Care 1. Planting: Select a sunny location with well-drained soil for optimal growth. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and amend with compost to enhance drainage. Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. Water thoroughly after planting. 2. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Provide about 1 inch of water per week, adjusting as necessary in extremely hot or dry conditions. Reduce watering in the winter months. 3. Pruning: Prune this vine in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Remove dead or weak stems, and shape the plant to promote an open structure. Regular pruning encourages healthy, vigorous blooms throughout the growing season. 4. Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. Supplement with a liquid fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season to support continuous flowering.