Clematis 'Abundance'

Clematis Abundance produces two to three inch semi-nodding flowers that can have four to five red petals from midsummer to later summer. The deeply textured petals curve at the edges and tip and are lighter colored at the center with dark pink veins. The stamens have light green filaments and anthers that compliment the red petals. Hybrid of C. Viticella. This is a Group 3 (C) Clematis, which means it flowers later in summer and into fall in colder climates. In warmer climates it may begin blooming much sooner. Group 3 Clematis form flowers on new growth each year, so for the best display and neatest look they should be pruned back hard each spring to about two feet off the ground or even less if desired. However, if you are training one of these into a tree or onto an overhead arbor they should be left much longer. Look for fat, healthy buds on sturdy canes and make your cut just above them. Remove dead or damaged branches any time.