Clematis japonica, Japanese Clematis shade or part sun and sometimes purple-red in the

and sometimes purple-red in the fall

Rarely found in the wild due to habitat loss

No one would guess it to be a native vine maple

shade gardens

Clematis japonica, Japanese Clematis shade or part sun and sometimes purple-red in theCharming species with burgundy hanging bells along foliage that is a deeper green than seen in most Clematis. Best grown in rich soil in part sun with summer water. Prefers to have its roots not overly wet during the winter months. Group 1: blooms on last season's growth, best pruned immediately after flowering, but not required every season. Syn. Clematis ternata Mature size: 8 10 ft T x 3 5 ft W Minimum temperature: 10 F