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Clematis recta 'Purpurea'

Small, scented, white flowers with creamy stamens. New foliage is deep purple or bronze-red, turning green as it matures.

Group:	Flammula group
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 (Sep)
Aspect:	Sun or semi-shade
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	Selection from recta
Other name(s):	'Purpurea'; recta var purpurea; recta 'Rubens'
Further detail:	Flower diameter: 2cm