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Clematis 'Livius'

Strongly scented, double, nodding, creamy white flowers which tend to go pink in strong sunlight, especially towards the base. Named after the Roman historian Livy (Titus Livius). Originally named 'Crème'.

Group:	Atragene group
Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	2.0 - 2.5 metres
Raised by:	Magnus Johnson
Country of origin:	Sweden
Date raised: r=raised s=selected f=first flowered n=named i=introduced b=before c=about	1979
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	koreana var fragrans x sibirica forma flava
Other name(s):	'Créme'; koreana 'Crème'
Further detail:	Flower diameter: 5-6cm Tepals: 4; 4-5cm long, 1.5-2cm wide, broadly lanceolate to oblong, pointed