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Key characteristics

Family: Ranunculaceae
Height: 7 to 10 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Deep purple with bronze anthers
Foliage color: Deciduous green leaves
Bloom time: Spring to summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Regular
Maintenance: Prune hard in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 11
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and bees

Vines

Clematis 'Perrin's Pride'

Perrin's Pride Clematis

Clematis 'Perrin's Pride' is a deciduous climber celebrated for its soft, bronzy-purple flowers that bloom profusely from spring through summer. The gently curled petals give the flowers a soft, rounded look, adding a touch of elegance to any garden.

Originating from a cross between Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' and Clematis 'Jackmanii', 'Perrin's Pride' was introduced by French breeder Perrin in the early 20th century. This cultivar is known for its vigorous growth habit and long blooming season, making it a popular choice for adding color and texture to trellises, fences, and pergolas.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Regular

Bloom time

Spring to summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Arbors & Trellises
Fences & Walls
Vertical Screening
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hydrangeas · Astilbes · Foxgloves

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Give it something sturdy to climb and keep the base planted with lower perennials, which shades the roots and hides bare stems.