Clematis 'Dark Dancer'

150-529-1 Clematis 'Dark Dancer'
Joy Creek Photo Archive (c) all rights reserved	Clematis `Dark Dancer' was found at our nursery 15 years ago but never released until 2012. The parentage is unclear but we think it is a cross between C. `Jan Lindmark' and C. `Pamela Jackman' which were growing near each other. The four, long, tapering sepals are dark red purple. When we first found the seedling, the flowers were literally dancing in our spring winds. The leaves are 3-ternate with burgundy stems. This is a vigorous vine which needs regular weekly watering during the summer. Mid- to late spring. 8 ft. Dark Purple flowers *Sun, Part Shade Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8*
Vines from Clematis Section Atragene have lantern-shaped flowers. Their silky seed heads are attractive throughout the season. These bloom on old wood. Prune or tidy up after bloom.