Clematis 'VancouverTM Fragrant Star'

150-595-1 Clematis 'VancouverTM Fragrant Star'
Joy Creek Photo Archive (c) all rights reserved	Canada's Clearview Nursery has crossed C. 'Souvenir du Capitaine Thuilleaux' with C. 'Blue Ravine' a plant released by fellow Canadians at the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden. The result - an extra-large clear white flower. The star-shaped blooms are said to have the fragrance of vanilla. The showy pale green filaments of Clematis `Vancouver Fragrant Star' have contrasting red purple anthers. late spring; early autumn. 6-8 ft. White flowers *Sun, Part Shade Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9*
Because this blooms on the previous year's wood, do not cut it back hard at the end of winter. Groom it after its first round of bloom in the spring. Be sure to feed it at that time to encourage good new growth and bloom.