Clematis plant named ‘Cleminov 51’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Clematis plant is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program. Attractive purple flowers are formed on a substantially continuous basis over an extended period of time. The growth habit is compact and bushy and the plant well resists wilting and withering. The plant can be readily propagated by the use of cuttings and can be grown to advantage to provide colorful ornamentation in the landscape and in pots.

1. A new and distinct  Clematis  plant that exhibits the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) exhibits a compact and bushy growth habit,  
 (b) forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis over an extended period of time attractive purple flowers, and  
 (c) readily can be propagated by the use of cuttings;  
 
       substantially as illustrated and described.