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Clematis heracleifolia

Sweetly scented mid blue-mauve flowers in large clusters. Native to N. China, introduced to this country in 1837.

Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	1.0 or less metres
Flowering period(s): Warning: the months here are approximate for the northern hemisphere: users south of the equator should add approximately 6 months so that July becomes January etc.	Jul Aug Sep
Aspect:	Sun or semi-shade
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin:	China
Date raised: r=raised s=selected f=first flowered n=named i=introduced b=before c=about	1837
Other name(s):	Mis-spelling: heraclifolia
Further detail:	Visit the Previous Clematis of the Month (December 1999) page of the International Clematis Society website for further details.