• Clematis viticella ‘Étoile Violette’ 3L
  • Clematis viticella ‘Étoile Violette’ 3L
  • Clematis viticella ‘Étoile Violette’ 3L
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Clematis viticella ‘Étoile Violette’ 3L

Clematis viticella 'Étoile Violette'

Looking for low-maintenance drama in the garden? Clematis 'Étoile Violette' brings waves of rich violet flowers from midsummer into autumn with barely a fuss. It’s a dream climber for adding colour late in the season—train it through shrubs, over arches, or up a wall, and let its natural charm do the rest. Cut it back hard each spring and enjoy its reliable, cottage-garden magic.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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Clematis viticella ‘Étoile Violette’ 3L
Clematis viticella ‘Étoile Violette’ 3L
Clematis viticella ‘Étoile Violette’ 3L

Aspect

Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Soil

Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

About this plant

  • Description

  • Why we like it

    Need a reliable clematis that blooms its heart out just when many others are fading? 'Étoile Violette' is a fantastic option. It’s undemanding, generous with its flowers, and perfect for weaving through roses or softening a bare wall. Its deep purple petals add depth and richness to the garden, and it’s easy to prune—just cut it back hard each year and watch it bounce back better than ever.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Clematis viticella ‘Étoile Violette’ 3L
Common name
Clematis viticella 'Étoile Violette'
Supplied as
3 litre pot
Habit
Free-flowering and vigorous, this clematis climbs with support and scrambles naturally through companion plants.
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Aspect
Full sun to partial shade
Soil type
Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Position
Perfect for fences, arches, pergolas, or growing through other shrubs

Planting & care

Help it thrive

Planting guide

Plant deeply (5–8cm below soil level) in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide a trellis or nearby shrub for support. Keep the base cool with mulch or low ground cover plants.

Care tips

Cut back hard in late winter (Group 3). Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and keep the roots cool. Water in prolonged dry spells.

Winter care

Fully hardy. Prune hard in late winter or early spring (Group 3), cutting stems down to 20–30cm above ground to encourage strong, fresh flowering growth.

Reviews

From other gardeners

  • 4.8

    Based on 126 verified reviews of this plant

  • “Arrived beautifully packed and already in bud. Six weeks later it's a fountain of red — the bees found it before I'd finished planting.”

    Helen W.· Verified buyer

  • “Exactly as described. Healthy 3L plant, flowered non-stop from May. Bought three more for the other border.”

    Raj P.· Verified buyer

  • “Weaves through my stipa grasses just like the photos. The colour is even better in person.”

    Moira K.· Verified buyer

  • “Survived its first winter in a windy Yorkshire garden without any fuss. Back bigger this spring.”

    Dan S.· Verified buyer