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Travellers Joy Clematis vs Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis

Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans

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Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis
Travellers Joy Clematis

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.

Traveller's Joy Clematis is a species of flowering plant that is native to North America. This plant produces vines which are quite aggressive and can climb to heights of 10-20 feet. Traveller's Joy produces white flowers between July and September and typically grows on the edge of forests, moist slopes, fence rows and on streambanks.

Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis Quick Facts

Travellers Joy Clematis Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Toxicity: leaves are toxic
Flowers: dusty rose
Flowers: white, fragrant
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: clematis purpurea plena elegans, p.p.e clematis
Other Names: devils darning needles, devils hair, leather flower, love vine, travelers joy, virginia virgins bower, virgins bower, wild hops, woodbine