1 of Richard Jacksons top 5 favourites for winter/spring colour!
Clematis Cirrhosa Freckles (Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens ‘Freckles’ ) is an evergreen variety that flowers all through christmas (November to February). Freckles can reach heights of upto 12 feet and could also be planted in a container. Plant South or West and sheltered heavy winds though. The Clematis Cirrhosa Freckles has alot more colour than other evergreen clematis as the majority are white or creams, and when there is not alot in flower in the garden at this time of year it's quite pleasing!
More info on - cirrhosa 'Freckles'
1) Bred by Raymond Evison, and introduced in 1989 it was raised from seed collected in Mallorca by allen Peterson.
2) Has the Royal horticultural societys award of garden merit (so its very reliable and extremely garden worthy)
3) its happy to scramble up trees or fences without any pruning required, but can also be cut to shape straight after flowering if you have it growing in a pot or around an obelisk.
4) The nodding habit attracts bees and butterflies, at a time of year when there is little else around for them to find.
5) named after Raymond Evisons 1st daughter - Rebecca - as she had plenty of freckles when she was just a little girl
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