Clematis crispa
   
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common name: |
Curly Clematis |
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flowers colour: |
pale blue |
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plants height: |
1,8-2,5 m |
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flowers size: |
small |
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flowering months: |
VI-IX |
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aspect: |
S, E, W |
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pruning way: |
3 (hard) |
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frost hardiness: |
zones 5-9 |
A species native to the southeast parts of the USA. Similarly to Clematis texensis it's a climbing perennial. Very unusual bell-shaped nodding flowers borne on long stalks. Pale blue to violet-blue sepals have recurving tips. Slightly fragrant. Flowers are followed by decorative shapely seedheads that with their pointed tips bear a passing resemblance to a hedgehog. Requires hard pruning.
Particularly striking when planted in a sunny spot and allowed to clamber through small deciduous or coniferous shrubs. Suitable for container growing. Recommended especially to garden connoisseurs.
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