Clematis: Asarina erubescens or Lophosperum erubescens, 1 by PudgyMudpies

PudgyMudpies wrote:
The Asarina Erubescens is not a climber, I know it is listed as one, but after growing it, I can tell you the only way you are gonna keep it on a trellis is to tie it there. It has furry large leaves & is more of a hanger as you can see in my picture.
The Asarina Scandens has small, smooth shiny leaves & will climb. I have it climbing up into my trees & boy, it can go waaaaay up there!
The flowers are similar, except the erubescens are much larger. Mine looks a bit yellow cuz I left it out all winter. It will perk up soon & start filling out again. If you are wanting a climber, the scandens is a much better choice.
I keep the scandens in full shade & it is evergreen here, blooming year around. The erubescens gets part morning sun and since it is in a pot, gets regular water to keep it from drying out.
So if you like the flowers & the erubescens does not meet your expectations, don't give up, just get some of the scandens seeds. Joan Lorraine is a pretty purple, but there is also a light purple and a pink.
Best of luck! :~)
Donna