Woody > Clematis > Clematis cirrhosa > Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles'

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

Awards

Description and Growing Information

Flowering Period

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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