Data specific to Clematis (Edit)
Raised by: Sakurai
Country of Origin: Japan
Growing Zones: USDA Zone 4
USDA Zone 5
USDA Zone 6
USDA Zone 7
USDA Zone 8
USDA Zone 9
USDA Zone 10
USDA Zone 11
Typical Plant Size: Typically 6 to 8 feet
Pruning Group: Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering
Bloom Diameter: Very Large - over 8 inches (20+ cm)
Bloom Color (Tepals): Lilac/Lavender hue
Center Color (Anthers): Yellow anthers
Bloom Shape: Single
Preferred Light: Tolerates partial shade
Prefers full sun
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements
Recommendations: Good choice for a container

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 6-8 ft.
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall

Common names
  • Clematis
Also sold as:
  • Shooun
  • Social Climber
  • Azure Skies
  • Blue Cloud
  • Shōun
  • Sho-un

Comments:
  • Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Feb 10, 2012 5:00 AM concerning plant:
    The name 'Sho-un' translated into English means "Blue Cloud" and "Cloud of Good Luck".

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