So... last November, I adopted a pitiful little lump of dirt and twigs from a local nursery's bargain bin. No labels but I popped it in the ground (a few days before we got a half foot of snow). It is now blooming its little heart out... but I still have no clue what it is. Does anyone recognize this clematis? The colors are fairly accurate-- it's sort of a purply pink with petals that are darker on the edges and lighter toward the center.
Welcome to Dave's Garden!
This one comes really close - see what you think:
http://www.gardencrossings.com/plantname/Clematis-Venosa-Violacea
Thanks! I checked the web site you sent. Venosa Violacea looks much more deep purple to violet. Mine is on the pink to lavender side of the spectrum. It looks a bit like Malaya Garnet, but the colors are reversed. Also, mine blooming right now--- May in zone 5a, whereas VV suggests July-August blooms. Not that I'm complaining!
I'm sure the experts will come along and identify it for you. Good luck!
It looks like "Pink Champagne" aka "Kakio" to me...Jeanne
http://www.clematis.hull.ac.uk/new-clemdetail.cfm?dbkey=611
Pink Champagne looks just right-- Thanks!
