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clematis 'Freckles'

Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles' (C)

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

'Freckles' is a large evergreen climber with divided, lobed and toothed glossy dark green leaves tinged bronze in winter. Flowers 5cm in width, pale yellow heavily speckled with maroon within, during late autumn, winter or early spring. Good silky seed-heads

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

A cultivar for a warm, sheltered position, it thrives in any fertile, well-drained soil and plant with the crown at soil level. Keep the base shaded and cool by the careful positioning of plants. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory. See clematis cultivation for further information

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group one

Propagation

Propagate by layering

Pests

Young shoots may be troubled by slugs, aphids and caterpillars; petals can be eaten by earwigs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Wall TrainedConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years