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Clematis recta 'Velvet Night'

Small, white scented flowers. A selection from the species which has deeper purple foliage than recta 'Purpurea', and the leaves remain purple for a much longer time.

Group:	Flammula group
Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	1.5 - 2.0 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.	Jun Jul Aug
Aspect:	Sun or semi-shade
Pruning:	Hard prune (Group 3)
Raised by:	R Brown
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Date raised: r=raised s=selected f=first flowered n=named i=introduced b=before c=about	ic1995
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	Selection from the species