Elevate your garden with the enchanting presence of Clematis florida 'Taiga,' a robust hardy shrub also known as Old Man's Beard. As a free-flowering climber, it elegantly ascends fences and trellises, creating a captivating display that transforms outdoor spaces. With each passing year, its growth becomes more impressive, offering a spectacle of opulent double blooms with a two-toned allure. Layer upon layer of violet petals, delicately tipped with white, evoke images of a lion's magnificent mane, making it a true showstopper. Borne from Japanese breeding, 'Taiga' stands as one of the most impressive cultivars, and its extravagant beauty has even graced the Chelsea Flower Show. Throughout summer, a profusion of these remarkable blooms adorns a canvas of rich green foliage, creating a harmonious contrast that rivals even Passion Flowers. With a compact habit, it's ideal for dressing walls, fencing, or growing in a container as a stunning patio feature. Despite its opulent appearance, 'Taiga' is completely hardy, demanding little attention and offering easy pruning. A simple annual cut back of the stems just above ground level is all it requires. With a height of 200cm (79") and a spread of 100cm (39"), this remarkable Clematis reigns as the king of your garden jungle this season, adding a touch of exotic beauty to your landscape Features and Benefits Graces gardens with a profusion of extravagant double two-toned blooms, reminiscent of a lion's mane As a free-flowering climber, it elegantly adorns fences and trellises, creating captivating displays that transform outdoor spaces With each passing year, it grows bigger and better, promising increasingly impressive displays of floral grandeur Violet petals with delicate white tips create a harmonious two-toned contrast, capturing attention and admiration Borne from Japanese breeding, 'Taiga' has charmed even the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show with its stunning presence Throughout summer, opulent blooms emerge against a backdrop of rich green foliage, creating a captivating ensemble Despite its opulent looks, 'Taiga' is completely hardy, undemanding, and easily pruned with annual stem cutbacks Supplied as 9cm pots Specifications Guarantee:N/A Model Number: KA8208 Plant type: Hardy Shrub Planting time: January to December Flowering time: June to September Sun/Shade: Sun or Semi Shade Dimensions Max Height: 200cm Max Spead: 100cm. Brighten up your garden with the Clematis Florida Taiga, a climber that truly brings the 'wow' factor with its stunning purple and green flower heads. This hardy plant weaves through rich emerald green foliage, creating a neat and compact appearance that's perfect for adorning walls, fences, and trellises. Despite its exotic looks, the Clematis Florida Taiga is surprisingly easy to care for; simply cut back the stems at the end of the flowering season to enjoy its magnificent blooms year after year. Extravagant Blooms: Clematis 'Taiga' boasts double two-toned flowers with violet petals tipped in white, creating a stunning Passion Flower-like appearance.Long Flowering Season: Produces countless blooms from June to September, adding vibrant colour throughout summer.Compact Climber: Ideal for walls, fences, trellises, or patio containers, offering versatility in any garden setting.Bred for Beauty: A remarkable cultivar from Japan, featuring lush green foliage and layer upon layer of breath-taking blooms.Low-Maintenance: Fully hardy and part of pruning group 3, it’s easy to care for—simply prune back to just above ground level annually.Perfect for Small Spaces: Reaches a manageable height of 200cm (78in) and a spread of 100cm (39in), making it suitable for any garden size.Ideal for Statement Displays: Makes a stunning centrepiece in patio pots or a dramatic addition to vertical garden designs.Supplied in 9cm grow pots.