Clematis 'Jacqueline du Pré'

Honored with the same name as the musical luminary Jacqueline du Pré, this Clematis harmoniously orchestrates bright green deciduous leaves arranged in threes, maroon-tinged stems and large, freely borne rosy mauve flowers. Suspended from long stalks, pointed dusky mulberry-hued buds reveal light-centered, semi-pendent blooms composed of four separate, out curving tepals with pale-blushed margins and darker orchid shades on the exterior. A shimmering overture announcing spring’s arrival, the dainty floral display garnishes a vigorous, cold-hardy vine, acquiescing to both cool, shady northern spots and sunny, more exposed locations.