Plant details
A fairly recent introduction, 'Freckles' has become an instant success. The ferny foliage looks good all year round but in winter the brick red freckled, creamy bell-shaped flowers are a great novelty at a notoriously lean time of year for bloom. Given a mild winter, plants may start flowering before Christmas and continue for 2 to 3 months, but in most seasons they start in the New Year. Plants need a mild climate and a sheltered spot to put on a good show in cold areas they are best grown in a conservatory (this need not be heated). The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Clematis
Species: cirrhosa
Cultivar: Freckles
Plant type: Evergreen climber
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Colourful new growth, Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Dry
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 900cm
Spread: 180cm
Flowering period: December to February
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