Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles'

Also Known As

Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles'
Freckles Winter Clematis

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 12'-20'
W: 3'-20'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles' plant details

Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and winter cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and winter
Uses: cascading, showy seedheads, spotted leaves, summer dormant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clematis cirrhosa 'Freckles' is an evergreen, winter-blooming species with fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers from November into February on the West Coast, earlier than any other clematis. The interiors of the flowers are heavily speckled with burgundy-red. The foliage is glossy and dark green. Attractive, fluffy seed heads follow the flowers. Pruning group A.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Enjoy this WINTER BLOOMING beauty with its dangling bells of lightly scented, ivory bells with lots of merlot freckles produced all winter long (and sporadically the rest of the year!). Evergreen vine that grows 12-18’ fairly quickly (or you can keep it smaller in a pot with a trellis). Easy to grow in a fertile, moist, well drained soil in sun to half day sun; needs support. Good pollinator plant for early bees. Lightly prune after flowering. Place where you can enjoy those winter flowers close up all winter long!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Freckles is a very colorful selection of the species cirrhosa. The robust foliage and beautiful, pendulous flowers are best in mild climates. Small Flower Type.