Clematis 'Madame Grangé'

raised by Th. L. Grangé of Orléans, France ~1875.  Velvety, rich dusky purple flowers are 5-6" across.  Dark anthers.  Awarded RHS Award for Garden Merit. 

Flowering period: Mid to late summer.

Habit: Hardy deciduous climbing vine.

Height: 8-10'

Exposure:  Full sun to part shade.

Site: Tolerates most garden soils. 

Recommended use:  Grow on a trellis, arbor, obelisk, wall or fence, separately or in combination with other plants.

Pruning:  (Group 3) This is perhaps the easiest group to prune.  It will bloom on the current season's growth every year.  Pruning is quite simple, cut every winter down to 12-18 inches above the soil. 

Watering:  Likes regular water. Soil should be moist but not wet.  Water deeply and then allow to dry some to encourage deep rooting.

Zones: 3-9.