Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info)
Species: alpina (AL-pin-a) (Info)
Cultivar: Frankie
Hybridized by Meecham, England; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1990
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Group:
Atragene
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color:
Medium Blue
Flower Fragrance:
No fragrance
Bloom Shape:
Bell
Nodding
Bloom Diameter:
Medium - 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Pruning Groups:
Group 1 - Spring bloomers; no pruning
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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