Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans perennials As the season progresses

As the season progresses

and detail–from the spring buds to the fall's seedheads

A dreamy bearded iris in apricot hues

The flowers transition to pink as nighttime temperatures cool

Clematis Purpurea Plena Elegans perennials As the season progressesReferred to as P. P. E. for short, this is one of the oldest Clematis cultivars and a winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. And it's no wonderP. P. E. is large, grows quickly, and is incredibly floriferous all summer long. P. P. E. is great for those just starting out with Clematis, as it's durable and easy to maintain. The smalltomedium blooms are fully double, with recurved and twisted sepals that resemble rosettes. When