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Clematis 'Carnaby'

White or pale pink flowers with a much darker pink bar. Red anthers. Fades badly in full sun. Raised in the U.S.A. and introduced into the U.K. in 1983 through Treasures of Tenbury.

The 'habitat' photograph shows 'Carnaby' growing with 'Jackmani Rubra'.


Group: Early large-flowered group
Approximate height:  2.0 - 2.5 metres
Flowering period(s):  May Jun Sep
Aspect: Semi-shade
USDA zones:  4 5 6 7 8 9
Pruning: Light prune (Group 2)
Country of origin: USA
Parentage:  Unknown
Other name(s): Possible mis-spelling: 'Barnaby'
Further detail: Flower diameter: 12-20cm
Tepals: 6-8, 5-7.5cm long, 2.5-4.5cm wide
Leaves: ternate