Fremont's leather flower

This captivating, non-climbing Clematis forms a bushy perennial with leathery, grey-green leaves. Nodding, urn-shaped, dusky purple-pink flowers appear in late spring to early summer, followed by attractive fluffy seed heads. Ideal for a rock garden, border edge, or a container in a sunny, well-drained spot.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained loam, sand, chalk.

Hardiness: H4 — down to −10°C.

Flowering: May, Jun, Jul.