Clematis 'Tsubakuro' (Sakata Seed)

150-094D4 Clematis 'Tsubakuro' (Sakata Seed)
Joy Creek Photo Archive (c) all rights reserved	In the 1980's Sakata Seed Company of Japan produced a series of clematis that were named for Japanese mountains. Mt.Tsubakuro in Nagano Prefecture is celebrated in this particular clematis. As the flowers open its sepals reveal a distinct red central bar which fades with time to match the lustrous red purple of the flower. Contrasting white filaments are topped with chocolate-colored anther tips. We have enjoyed the free-flowering habit of Clematis `Tsubakuro'. This is suitable for containers or the garden. May to June; August to October. 6-8 ft. Rich Red Purple flowers *Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9*
Early flowering in the spring on the previous year's growth. Groom this after flowering by cutting back the top one-third to one-half of some stems. This encourages new growth for possible summer bloom.