


Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ — Climbing and hardy purple clematis
The Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ is a classic and timeless climbing clematis, famous for its generous summer flowering with large deep violet-blue flowers. Elegant and bright, it enhances terraces, balconies, and pergolas with a romantic and lasting charm.
Easy to grow, hardy and reliable year after year, it is an essential plant to create a flowering urban jungle full of elegance.
Exposure & location
The clematis ‘Jackmanii’ likes soft light and temperate environments. Follow the golden rule: feet in the shade, head in the sun. In the city, it adapts well both in pots on balconies and in the ground against a wall or pergola.
- Exposure: soft sun or partial shade.
- Location: balcony, terrace, wall, fence, or pergola.
- Cultivation: in a deep pot or well-drained ground.
- Support: trellis, wire, or vertical structure.
Verdeia tip: place a tile or a low plant at the base to keep cool and protect the roots from the sun.
Watering & maintenance
- Soil: fresh, rich, and well-drained.
- Watering: regular in summer, moderate the rest of the year.
- Pruning: cut about 30 cm from the ground at the end of winter to stimulate flowering.
- Maintenance: tie young stems to guide them along the support.
Fertilize lightly in spring to encourage more abundant and lasting flowering.
Decoration ideas & plant associations
The Jackmanii is a clematis of classic elegance, ideal for creating a flowering curtain in purple tones. It pairs wonderfully with other climbing or flowering plants for a lusher effect.
- To associate with: climbing roses, star jasmines, honeysuckles, or climbing hydrangeas.
- Ideal ambiance: romantic terrace, flowering pergola, urban green wall.
- Ideal pot: light ceramic or natural terracotta container.
For a spectacular effect, combine several clematis of different colors on the same support.
Verdeia tips
- Plant in fresh, rich, and well-drained soil.
- Water regularly without drowning the roots.
- Prune every winter to promote vigorous flowering.
- Protect the base from direct sun with a tile, mulch, or ground cover plant.
The clematis ‘Jackmanii’ is a sure bet to transform a simple balcony into a romantic green space.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Clematis ‘Jackmanii’
- Common name: Purple clematis
- Origin: Europe / horticultural
- Pot size: Ø15 cm
- Approximate height: 65 cm
- Maximum adult size: 3 to 4 m
- Flowering: July to September
- Flower color: deep violet to bluish violet
- Foliage: medium green, deciduous
- Exposure: soft sun or partial shade
- Watering: regular, fresh and well-drained soil
- Maintenance: winter pruning, tying shoots
- Toxicity: slightly toxic (irritant sap)
- Decorative style: Romantic / Classic / Flowering urban jungle
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally evolve according to light and through the seasons.
Our Verdeia commitments
They embraced nature with Verdeia
Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
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Giulia, Milan“I gave a Verdeia plant to my sister in Milan: perfect packaging and impeccable service. She loved the concept”
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

