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Clematis 'Sunrise'

Introduced onto the UK market in 2002, 'Sunrise' is a double or semi-double pink montana type. Filaments and anthers white. It is advertised as being "less vigorous and invasive than other montanas".

Group:	Montana group
Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	2.0 - 2.5 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.	Apr May
Aspect:	Sun or semi-shade
Pruning:	Light prune (Group 2)
Raised by:	RC & LM Mitchell
Country of origin:	New Zealand
Date raised: r=raised s=selected f=first flowered n=named i=introduced b=before c=about	rf1991 i1998
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	Probably 'Starlight' x montana var rubens 'Tetrarose'
Other name(s):	montana 'Sunrise'
Further detail:	Flower diameter: 5cm Tepals: 4 (-6); 2.2cm long, 1.4cm wide, oval, tip recurves with age