A Clematis of distinction, Clematis ' Etoile violette' has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit & is a variety that is perfect for scrambling amongst mature trees & shrubs. It has a profusion of deep violet violet, flowers, with five sepals & creamy yellow stamens in the centres that emerge in midsummer & last until autumn. In autumn some of the flowers grow attractive fluffy seed-heads. Its long stems & 10cm width flowers enables it to climb amongst plants without overpowering them.
Height: 5m (15'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3.