Double or semi-double, ice-blue to pale pink flowers. Raised by Ellis Strachan in Plymouth, UK; the International Clematis Register and Checklist 2002 has 1984, the Toomey and Leeds Encyclopedia has 1976.
Group:
Early large-flowered group
Approximate height:
2.5 - 4.0 metres
Flowering period(s):
May Jun Sep
Aspect:
Semi-shade
USDA zones:
4 5 6 7 8 9
Pruning:
Light prune (Group 2)
Raised by:
Ellis Strachan
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Date raised:
1984
Parentage:
'Vyvyan Pennell' x 'Marie Boisselot'
Other name(s):
None known
Further detail:
Flower diameter: to 12cm
Form: 50-60 petaloid staminodes
Leaves: simple or ternate