Clematis 'Elpis'

As some of you may know, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer many years ago following the very kind intervention of a nurse at our local All Saints Medical practice. In 2019 my diagnosis meant I needed my prostate to be removed under the careful eye of Mr Peter Cooke at Wolverhampton New Cross Hospital with his robot. Pleased to say five years clear, so the following news just had to be shared.
Clematis 'Elpis', is named in collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Research Charity after the Greek goddess of hope, symbolising hope for a cure. Bred by renowned Clematis breeder Raymond J. Evison, this compact Clematis boasts deep red flowers with a rounded shape spanning 10-12 cm and striking yellow anthers. It blooms abundantly from May to July, with a dependable repeat bloom that extends into September. The flowers retain their vibrant colour with minimal fading.
Clematis 'Elpis' stands out not only for its plentiful blooms, but also for overcoming a typical drawback of red clematis: poor foliage. Instead, it has lush green leaves that beautifully complement its rich red flowers. With its modest size, reaching 90–120 cm, 'Elpis' is a lovely choice for a patio, planter, or the middle to front of a garden border, where its long-lasting series of blooms can be fully appreciated.
Key Points
Excellent compact patio plant
Many large flowers on a single plant
The flowers keep their strong colour even in full sun
Healthy strong foliage
Flowering very freely from May to July and again in September
How to care for Clematis 'Elpis':
This modern Clematis in the Raymond Evison collection is known for its ease of flowering and responds well to simple pruning. Cut back all stems to about 15 cm above the soil in late winter or early spring. Clematis Elpis grows up to 90-120 cm each season, and prefers a spot in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy to -15 ºC.
Raymond Evison is a specialist breeder and propagator who distributed his plants through the better garden centres. His plants are also available online with payment via PayPal