Clematis 39rasputin39 is an exceptionally free flowering variety producing flowers en masse from july to september this striking cultivar is one of the darkest flowered clematis bearing deep violet velvety blooms with undulating margins and deeply furrowed sepals this plant is an ideal companion for other clematis varieties and paler flowered climbing roses in order to enjoy the very darkest colour grow clematis 39rasputin39 in light shade where its sumptuous blooms won39t