A great stalwart in the clematis world, introduced in 1867, Star of India has more than proven to be an excellent, reliable garden performer. The large reddish-purple, slightly nodding flowers, with a vivid red bar maturing into a deep bluish-purple. These blooms appear from July to September.
Clematis plants can be either deciduous or evergreen shrubs, herbaceous perennials, or climbers that use twining leaf stalks. Many varieties also produce striking flowers, while some feature fluffy seedheads in autumn.
To ensure the happiness of this plant, it is best to plant it in a location where its roots will remain cool and moist, ideally with some shade provided by lower-growing species. This plant prefers full sun and a well-drained soil.
Height: This plant is usually between 75-90cm tall when it arrives but can reach 3-4m making them ideal companion planting with climbing roses or to grow through trees and large shrubs. Prune code 3, hard prune. 3L deep rose pots with 90cm cane.
Flowers: July-September