Clematis viticella ‘Madame Julia Correvon’ is one of the most celebrated red Clematis varieties worldwide. Belonging to the resilient Viticella group, it combines beauty, reliability, and ease of cultivation, making it a favourite among gardeners of all levels. The flowers are semi-nodding and gracefully recurved, displaying a rich, wine-red hue that intensifies with sunlight. Each bloom is delicately velvety, surrounding a tuft of bright golden-yellow stamens, which adds contrast and visual interest, making it a standout performer in summer borders.
As a vigorous climber, ‘Madame Julia Correvon’ can grow up to 2–3m in height, providing excellent vertical coverage on trellises, pergolas, fences, arches, and walls. Its natural scrambling habit allows it to weave elegantly through shrubs or climbing roses, creating a layered, romantic effect in the garden. Flowering generously from midsummer through to early autumn, it offers a long-lasting display of intense colour that brightens even small or shaded spaces.
Clematis viticella ‘Madame Julia Correvon’ reaches 2–3m (6–10ft) in height and 1–2m (3–6ft) in spread, making it perfect for trellises, arches, pergolas, or fences. The semi-nodding, recurved flowers measure approximately 4–6cm across and feature rich wine-red sepals surrounding bright golden-yellow stamens. Flowering occurs abundantly from July to September, providing a long-lasting splash of intense colour in the summer garden. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, it is exceptionally hardy and low-maintenance. Ideal for cottage gardens, contemporary terraces, container planting, or wildlife-friendly gardens, this variety combines vibrant colour, vertical interest, and seasonal appeal in a compact yet vigorous climber.
