Clematis 'Sprinkles'

Raised by Jim Van Laken of Spring Valley Greenhouse in Walworth, N.Y. ~2002.  Flowers are 4-6" magenta red with a white speckled bar and yellow stamens.

Flowering period: Early to early fall.

Habit: Hardy, vigorous, deciduous climbing vine.

Height: 10-12'

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.     

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.