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Clematis 'Purity' (Forsteri group)

Evergreen climber with attractive, medium sized fragrant flowers which open pale green and mature to cream. Contrasting dusky pink anthers. The plant produces long draping growths with large, glossy green leaves. Exceptionally frost tolerant (down to -15 deg C according to the distributors). Originally this cultivar was called 'The Bride' but it was renamed when it was found that the name had already been used; unfortunately 'Purity' has also been used before.

Group:	Forsteri group
Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	5.0 - 7.0 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.	May Jun
Aspect:	Semi-shade
Pruning:	No pruning (Group 1)
Raised by:	A Ericson
Country of origin:	New Zealand
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	paniculata 'Serenity' x unknown
Further detail:	Flower diameter: 9.5cm Tepals: 7