Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis
Clematis 'Akaishi'

Height

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Medium Purple

Other details
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

Flower Fragrance
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By simple layering

Patent Information

Group
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Bloom Diameter

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow