Clematis Seeds – Double Dark Purple

Clematis ‘Double Dark Purple’ is a striking climbing plant variety known for its large, double-layered blooms in rich, deep purple shades. The flowers create a luxurious and elegant display that enhances trellises, fences, pergolas, and garden walls. With proper care, these vines produce abundant blooms throughout the growing season, making them a favorite among gardeners for long-lasting color and beauty. Clematis thrives in full to partial sunlight and prefers cool, shaded roots with warm tops, offering a perfect balance of vigor and grace in any garden setting.

Features:

• Produces stunning, double-layered purple blooms.

• Ideal for trellises, fences, pergolas, and containers.

• Long-lasting flowers that bloom from late spring through fall.

• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

• Hardy, fast-growing climber with lush green foliage.

• Suitable for gardens, patios, and decorative landscaping.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Clematis spp. ‘Double Dark Purple’

• Common Name (US): Clematis

• Plant Type: Perennial, Climbing Vine

• Bloom Color: Deep Purple

• Bloom Shape: Double Petal Form

• Plant Height: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 meters)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, loamy soil

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging

• Germination Time: 21–30 days

• Days to Bloom: 90–120 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant outdoors after frost danger passes

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring through Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 4–6: April to May

  • Zones 7–8: March to April

  • Zones 9: February to March

• Fertilization: Use balanced, slow-release fertilizer once in early spring

• Maintenance Tip: Keep roots cool by mulching or planting ground cover near base

• Use: Garden trellises, fences, walls, pergolas, and decorative garden borders