Clematis 'Claire de lune' New for 2009

Description

An ode to the glow of moonlight. Prolific clematis breeder Raymond J. Evison has created a compact, free-flowering vine covered with huge six-to-seven-inch flowers. The distinctly-crinkled white bracts are suffused with lilac that darkens toward the wavy edges. The dark central array of anthers adds dramatic contrast. Blooms in June and July, with a second flush of efflorescence in late August. Weave through shrubs or on a trellis or fence in partially shaded places where its subtle flower color remains most intense