'Recta' Clematis

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'Recta' clematis Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Josef Distl

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

9 favorite votes.

Origin:

Discovered by Unknown(Europe) (Italy, 1597). Discovered by Unknown(Russia) (Russia, 1597).

Class:

Group 3, Herbaceous Group, Late Small Flowered.

Bloom:

White. Strong, hawthorn fragrance. 4 petals. Average diameter 1.25". Single, star-shaped bloom form.

Habit:

Height: 39" to 6½' (100 to 200cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 3b through 9b. Best in a sunny location. In early spring, cut back to just above the lowest set of healthy buds.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Ploidy:

Diploid

Parentage:

If you know the parentage of this clematis, or other details, please contact us.

Notes:

Clematis recta L. Sp. Pl. : 767 (1753)
Originally called 'Flammula Jovis' = Little flame of Jupiter due to its skin burning characteristics