Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Clematis
'Violet Elizabeth'
climbing leather flower
Clematis 'Violet Elizabeth' is one of those quietly dependable climbers that earns its place year after year, never demanding attention yet always rewarding it. This refined climbing leather flower is cherished for its generous, fully double blooms, which open in late spring on the previous season’s wood. Each flower is beautifully layered, with long, elegant outer tepals surrounding shorter inner ones, all washed in pink tones that glow gently in good light. At the centre, pale yellow filaments and anthers add a subtle warmth. When Clematis 'Violet Elizabeth' is allowed to weave through a trellis or over an arch, it creates a romantic, painterly effect that feels both traditional and timeless.
Later in the season, Clematis 'Violet Elizabeth' offers a second, quieter performance, producing smaller, single flowers on fresh growth, extending interest well into summer. Best grown with its roots kept cool and its stems enjoying sun or light shade, this variety appreciates a sheltered position where its delicate blooms are protected from strong winds. Whether trained against a fence, scrambling through a shrub, or softening a pergola, Clematis 'Violet Elizabeth' brings reliability and gentle elegance in equal measure. For gardeners who value consistency without fuss, and beauty without bravado, this pink clematis remains a much-loved classic. It has also been recognised by the RHS with its Award of Garden Merit, confirming its excellent performance and reliability in UK gardens.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Clematis 'Violet Elizabeth' (M)
- Flower colour
- Pink, violet
- Established height
- 1-3m
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Climbing
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 3 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Dappled shade
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
Climbing habit
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