Clematis 39proteus39 bears large double blooms in june and july followed by a flush of single blooms in late summer that continue through to september this extravagant early flowered cultivar produces large mauve45pink flowers and its compact habit makes it ideal for growing in borders or containers clematis 39proteus39 is useful for difficult north facing positions as it will tolerate a shady site height 3m 40103941 spread 1m 4033941 pruning group 2