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Clematis 'Jackmanii Rubra'

Large crimson to purple-red double or semi-double flowers in June, single flowers on new growth later. Tepals have a slightly pale bar. Cream or pale yellow anthers. Raised by Houry in France (although according to Robin Savill some sources give Charles Noble of Sunningdale or George Jackman and Son).

Group:	Early large-flowered group
Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	2.5 - 4.5 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.	Jun Jul Aug Sep
Aspect:	Any aspect
Pruning:	Light prune (Group 2)
Raised by:	Houry et fils
Country of origin:	France
Date raised: r=raised s=selected f=first flowered n=named i=introduced b=before c=about	pre-1913
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	Unknown
Other name(s):	x jackmanii 'Rubra'; 'Rubra'; 'Jackmani Rubra' (mis-spelling); 'Jackmanni Rubra' (mis-spelling)
Further detail:	Flower diameter: 10-18cm Tepals (single form): 4-6; obovate, blunt tip Leaves: usually ternate