Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles'

Clematis Cirrhosa Freckles is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching varieties of Clematis, known for its stunning flowers with unique, violet-painted petals that are truly a sight to behold. Its distinctive blooms, adorned with splashes of colour, make it a standout in any garden. This variety grows to an impressive height of up to 3 meters (10 feet) and spreads elegantly to about 1.5 meters (5 feet), creating a beautiful vertical presence. Unlike many Clematis species, Cirrhosa Freckles requires minimal pruning and is a rare winter bloomer, offering vibrant colour at the very start of the year. Its evergreen nature ensures that it retains its rich green foliage year-round, adding a touch of life to your garden even during the colder months. The plant’s cup-shaped flowers, speckled with maroon freckles, give it its charming name, and it’s often referred to as Old Man’s Beard. Whether growing on a trellis, wall, or fence, Cirrhosa Freckles never fails to make a striking impression, bringing a welcome burst of colour and character to your winter landscape. Clematis Cirrhosa Freckles Pot up clematis plants and grow them on until large enough to plant in their final positions. When planting clematis, choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant the climber deeply in moist, fertile, well drained soil. Position the top of the rootball at a depth of 7.5cm (3”) below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Train clematis plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a freestanding climbing frame.