It is a hardy vine-like climbing plant which flourishes in the early summer months of May

Purple-pink double flowers appear in Spring

to pink to deep rich plum-purple in the Winter with some variation also dependent on sunlight exposure

Regardless of its invasive nature

Quercus ilex Double Purple Clematis It is a hardy vine-likeThe Quercus ilex more commonly known as the Evergreen Holm Oak is a large evergreen oak tree. Dark green ovate leaves accommodate the branches throughout the year, the younger leaves are often spiky and resemble holly leaves unlike the mature foliage which have smooth edges. During Spring the yellow catkins can be seen on the branches in large quantities. After wind pollination the female catkins develop into acorns, young acorns are green and turn