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Clematis recta

Masses of small, pure white, sweetly scented flowers with pale yellow anthers. Introduced to the UK from mainland Europe in 1597.

Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	1.5 - 2.0 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
Aspect:	Sun or semi-shade
USDA zones: Warning: the zones given here are USDA zones for guidance only. Canadian zones are slightly different!	3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin:	C&S Europe, C&W Russia
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	Species
Other name(s):	recta 'Alba'; erecta; lathyrifolia; recta subsp lathyrifolia; maritima
Further detail:	Flower diameter: 1.8-3.3cm Tepals: 4 (-6); 0.8-2cm long, 0.2-0.7cm wide, linear to obovate