Clematis 'Rooguchi'

Raised by Kazushige Ozawa of Japan in 1988.  Introduced to the US by Maurice Horn of Joy Creek Nursery in 1994.  Deep violet hanging bells are 1.5-2" long.  Non clinging but will climb up through support structures or other plants.

Flowering period: Early summer to late summer.

Habit: Moderately fast growing deciduous vine.  Will climb up through but not cling to support structures or other plants.

Height: 6-8'

Exposure:  Full sun to part shade.

Site: Tolerates most garden soils.

Recommended use:  Grow on a trellis, arbor, obelisk, wall or fence, separately or in combination with other plants.  Companion plant with shrubs and small tress.

Pruning:  (Group 3) This is perhaps the easiest group to prune.  It will bloom on the current season's growth every year.  Pruning is quite simple, cut every winter down to 12-18 inches above the soil. 

Watering:  Likes regular water. Soil should be moist but not wet.  Water deeply and then allow to dry some to encourage deep rooting.

Zones: 3-9.