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Clematis akebioides

A vigorous plant bearing masses of small, greenish-yellow flowers sometimes marked red or purple underneath. Prominent central boss of purple stamens. The flowers are followed by attractive spikey seed heads.

Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	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:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin:	W China
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	Species
Other name(s):	orientalis var akebiodes; glauca var akebiodes
Further detail:	Tepals: 4; 1.3-2.5cm long, 0.6-1.3cm wide, ovate, pointed, tip slightly recurved