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Little Leaf Linden vs Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis

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Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans

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Little Leaf Linden
Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis

Little Leaf Linden is a large, deciduous shade tree that is native to Europe. The leaves are heart shaped with fine teeth on the margins. It has much smaller leaves than Large Leaf Linden.

Its small, fragrant yellow-green flowers are said to have medicinal properties and can also be used to make honey. Little leaf Linden is a great choice for a boulevard or large lot.

Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis (P.P.E) is a stunning climbing vine. The flowers are double flowers, meaning they have an inner pompom surrounded by outer petals. They are distinct dusty rose colour with a long bloom time from mid-summer to early fall. They can remain on the vine for up to three weeks. It is durable and easy to maintain and train.

One of the oldest clematis cultivars, Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis (P.P.E) is a winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

The Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis will attract pollinators to your yard or garden attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Because it is a climbing species, support from a trellis or fence is recommended. New vines emerge from the ground, so pruning should be done in early spring.

Little Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


Flowers: yellow
Flowers: dusty rose
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: clematis purpurea plena elegans, p.p.e clematis