Clematis - Vyvyan Pennell

Clematis Vyvyan Pennell Clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell', bears huge 8" double flowers in the spring and reblooms in August with single light violet flowers. The impressive flowers are violet-blue with reddish overtones and have contrasting gold stamens. Awarded Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Clematis 'Vyvyan Pennell' needs a supporting structure to grow properly, and it is easy to grow with a rich, porous, alkaline soil that has plenty of room for the roots to spread. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, but will thrive and bloom in shade. Apply a generous mulch or a shallow-rooted ground cover near the base of the vine. Very reliable performers once established; they take a season or two. Prune lightly above the new leaf buds in early spring and remove any dead or weak stems.