---
product_id: 134206378
title: "Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal' Hardy Deciduous Climber Plant Garden Shrub | 9cm Pot"
brand: "gardenersdream"
price: "R694"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Gardeners Dream"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/134206378-clematis-rouge-cardinal-hardy-deciduous-climber-plant-garden-shrub-9cm
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Large vibrant red flowers Hardy deciduous climber Grows 2-4m tall, 0.5-1m spread Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal' Hardy Deciduous Climber Plant Garden Shrub | 9cm Pot

**Brand:** gardenersdream
**Price:** R694
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌺 Elevate your garden game with Rouge Cardinal – where bold beauty climbs high!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal' Hardy Deciduous Climber Plant Garden Shrub | 9cm Pot by gardenersdream
- **How much does it cost?** R694 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/134206378-clematis-rouge-cardinal-hardy-deciduous-climber-plant-garden-shrub-9cm)

## Best For

- gardenersdream enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gardenersdream brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust Growth Potential:** Reaches an impressive 2 to 4 meters in height, perfect for creating lush vertical garden statements.
- • **Striking Scarlet Blooms:** Stand out with bold, large red flowers that brighten your garden from early summer through autumn.
- • **Versatile Garden Accent:** Perfect for trellises, fences, or pergolas, adding instant sophistication and natural charm to your outdoor space.
- • **Low-Maintenance Elegance:** Thrives in partial to full sun with moderate watering, ideal for busy professionals seeking effortless beauty.
- • **Trusted Quality & Delivery:** Highly rated and carefully packaged for healthy, fast-growing plants delivered right to your door.

## Overview

The Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal' is a hardy deciduous climber known for its large, vivid red flowers that bloom from early summer to autumn. Growing between 2 to 4 meters tall with a spread of 0.5 to 1 meter, it thrives in well-drained soil under partial to full sun with moderate watering. Ideal for adding vertical interest to gardens, this plant combines low maintenance with striking seasonal color, making it a favorite among gardening enthusiasts.

## Description

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Review: Excellent plant - Beautifully packaged. Very healthy plant that took very little time to start climbing up the new trellis.
Review: Delivered on time and great service by Royal Mail - Delivered on time and great service by Royal Mail. Plant in garden and doing well.

## Features

- Characteristics: Hardy deciduous climber with mid-green foliage and large red single flowers.
- Growth & Spread: Ultimate height of 2 – 4m and spread of 0.5 – 1m.
- Flourishing Season: Flowers early to mid-Summer into the Autumn.
- Water & Maintenance: Maintain moist, well-drained soil. Plant in full or partial sun.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07QN7MW9F |
| Best Sellers Rank | 72,680 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 616 in Hedges & Shrubs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (658) |
| Date First Available | 12 April 2019 |
| Expected blooming period | Summer to Autumn |
| Item Weight | 300 g |
| Item model number | 9cm pot (20-30cm) |
| Manufacturer | GardenersDream |
| Moisture needs | Moderate Watering |
| Part number | 9CM-CLERCA-1 |
| Soil type | well drained soil |
| Sunlight exposure | Partial Sun |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GardenersDream
- **Colour:** red
- **Expected blooming period:** Summer to Autumn
- **Expected planting period:** Summer
- **Indoor/Outdoor usage:** Outdoor
- **Material feature:** GMO Free
- **Product care instructions:** Well-drained
- **Special feature:** Attracts Pollinators
- **Sunlight exposure:** Partial Sun
- **Unit count:** 1.0 count

## Images

![Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal' Hardy Deciduous Climber Plant Garden Shrub | 9cm Pot - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pO0UpNo6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be planted in garden now**
A: Yes, now is a very good time as the earth is still warm and damp. Cover to about an inch above the plant. Good luck

**Q: How deep does the soil have to be when planting.**
A: About twice as deep as the pot it arrives in.

**Q: Plant arrived in march which was a very cold time so didn't plant until april with plenty of good soil.  however it looks like it died! what can i do?**
A: Really sorry that your Clematis died. The weather this spring has been exceptionally cold. There is nothing you can do. We have had similar problems with our garden too. Better luck, next time.

**Q: What is the best time for buying these to plant?**
A: Mine is just starting to  come into leaf now, after it's winter slumbers.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent plant
*by P***R on 21 April 2025*

Beautifully packaged. Very healthy plant that took very little time to start climbing up the new trellis.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delivered on time and great service by Royal Mail
*by D***N on 12 September 2024*

Delivered on time and great service by Royal Mail. Plant in garden and doing well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very healthy plant
*by S***R on 6 June 2025*

Smaller than expected but very healthy with good roots , expect it to do well now I have it planted.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-12*