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Clematis 'Louise'

Rose pink flowers, darker near base of the tepals. Named for the raiser's daughter.

Barry Fretwell's own website seems to suggest that one of the parents is macropetala 'China C'.


Group: Atragene group
Approximate height:  2.0 - 3.0 metres
Flowering period(s):  May Jun (Aug)
Pruning: No pruning (Group 1)
Raised by: Barry Fretwell
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Date raised:  1983
Parentage:  'Markham's Pink' x 'Snowbird' (but see above)
Other name(s): macropetala 'Louise'
Further detail: Flower diameter: 5-7cm