Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles' (Freckles Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Speciescirrhosa
Varietypurpurascens
Cultivar'Freckles'
CategoryWoody
TypeVine

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-9 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)10 - 20
Height2.5 - 3 m
Spread1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn evergreen climber with glossy leaves and bell-shaped, creamy pink flowers that have red speckles.
ShapeClimbing habit.
LandscapeExcellent container plant, and great for draping over an archway.
PropagationPropagate through layering.
CultivationGrow in full sun in a fertile, well-drained soil.
PestsYoung 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.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLarge, glossy dark green leaves.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are bell-shaped, to 5-10 cm, with a creamy pink colour speckled with red on the inside.
Fruit DescriptionFluffy, silky seed heads.

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