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Clematis cirrhosa

var. purpurascens 'Freckles'


Freckles Clematis




Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Clematis
Species
cirrhosa
Cultivar
'Freckles'
Category
Woody
Type
Vine
Variety
purpurascens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4
Temperature (°C)
-9 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
10 - 20
Height
2.5 - 3 m
Spread
1.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
General Description
An evergreen climber with glossy leaves and bell-shaped, creamy pink flowers that have red speckles.
Landscape
Excellent container plant, and great for draping over an archway.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun in a fertile, well-drained soil.
Shape
Climbing habit.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Young specimens are susceptible to aphids and caterpillars, and the flower petals are a favourite food of earwigs. Clematis slime flux may also be an issue. Clematis wilt is caused by the fungus Phoma clematidina with the symptoms evident through wilting leaves, leaf stalks turning black and then with the stems starting to quickly wilt. There are no chemical controls available to treat Clematis Wilt. If an infection is apparent, cut the wilted stems back to the healthy tissue. Tools used should be disinfected thoroughly and removed infected tissue should be destroyed to prevent any further soil or plant infection.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Large, glossy dark green leaves.
Flower Description
Flowers are bell-shaped, to 5-10 cm, with a creamy pink colour speckled with red on the inside.
Fruit Description
Fluffy, silky seed heads.
Propagation
Propagate through layering.
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