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Clematis chinensis

Small, scented, white star-shaped flowers. The tepals open wide to expose creamy yellow anthers. Very sweetly scented. Recorded in China in 1757.

Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	3.0 - 4.0 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.	Jul Aug Sep
Aspect:	Sunny
USDA zones: Warning: the zones given here are USDA zones for guidance only. Canadian zones are slightly different!	6 7 8 9
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin:	China
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	Species
Other name(s):	recta subsp chinensis
Further detail:	Flower diameter: 1.2 - 2cm (International Register & Grey-Wilson) 3-4cm (Toomey & Leeds, Evison) Tepals: 4; 0.6-1.3 cm long, 0.2-0.4 cm wide, lanceolate to obovate or oblong Leaves: normally pinnate