Do you think that clematis only flower in the spring this variety of old man39s beard sports dramatic purple45red blooms in july august and september their bright colour has a tendency to fade in direct sunlight so clematis 39rahvarinne39 is the perfect hardy climbing shrub to grow up north facing walls or in partially shady cottage gardens when placed in borders the only maintenance required is an annual crop to near ground level height 2m 4063973441 spread 1m