ID this Clematis

14 years ago

We purchased this clematis years ago and do not know its name. Flowers are very dark purple, stemins are purple and reflower throughout the year. The plant is very hardy surviving summers of heat and drought without water and seems the plant thrives on neglect. If anyone knows the mane please let me know. Thanks Brenda

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TulsaRose
14 years ago
Brenda, I don't know the name of that particular Clematis but here is a link to "Clematis on the Web" for a search done for Purple. Colors are so difficult to match up, especially from digital camera images.

Whichever one it turns out to be, it sure is pretty. :-)

Rosie

Here is a link that might be useful: Purple Clematis
Carrie B
14 years ago
Like tulsarose writes above, it's very hard to ID clematis from photos - colors in photos vary a lot, and there are soooo many clematis to choose from.

That said, your clematis looks a lot like the popular (and wonderful) 'The President'. I've linked "Clematis on the Web's" page for that one.

Here is a link that might be useful: C. 'The President'
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brenda_c
Original Author
14 years ago
Hi carrieb No it's not The President. My clematis has a purple center the president has a white center. Thanks Brenda
carol23_gw
14 years ago
Post a close up of the flower plus a clear picture of the plant on the Clematis forum. Someone there might know.

Here is a link that might be useful: Clematis forum