Clematis tubulosa ‘China Purple'
A compact, ground-hugging selection of Clematis tubulosa grown for its dark foliage and deep purple-blue flowers in late summer. Stems are flushed with a rich mahogany tone, setting off both leaves and blooms. Over time, the plant knits into a dense, low cover that suppresses weeds, reading more as a groundcover than a climber. Best allowed a few seasons to fully establish and show its character.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: average
Soil: well-drained garden soils
Hardiness zone: 4
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 60
Spread (cm): 100
Habit: low, spreading clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: Aug–Sept
Seasonal interest: late summer flowering; attractive seedheads
Foliage: dark green
Flower: blue
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: moderate
Habitat: groundcover; front of border; underplanting; weed-suppressing plantings
Features: low-growing habit; groundcover use; dark purple-blue flowers; mahogany-flushed stems
Notes: a lower-growing selection of Clematis tubulosa with dark foliage and richly coloured flowers; stems carry a distinct mahogany flush; vegetatively propagated from a European-grown specimen; forms a dense, weed-suppressing groundcover over time rather than behaving like the taller species