Photo of Clematis 'The Vagabond' flower by Brushwood Nursery

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Clematis 'The Vagabond'

Also Known As

  • The Vagabond Large Flowered Clematis

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 4a-11

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Clematis 'The Vagabond' plant details

Clematis 'The Vagabond' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'The Vagabond'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in summer
Uses: big flowers, compact, container plant, repeat-blooming, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'The Vagabond'

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clematis 'The Vagabond' is a compact cultivar reaching just 4-6 feet tall making it perfect for pot culture and small spaces. The rich purple flowers have a central reddish purple midrib. It will bloom in waves from May to October. Pruning group B2.
It has purple flowers with crimson bars down the center of each petal making an intense combination! This is a compact grower well suited to containers or a smaller space near the front of a border.

Gardening facts about Clematis 'The Vagabond' plant

How to Grow Clematis 'The Vagabond'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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