Clematis Star Of India

Clematis 'Star of India' has vibrant purple-blue flowers with a dark pink stripe to each of the four rounded petals, which are attractively pointed at the ends and contrasting creamy-white centres from June to August.

This very distinct, non-evergreen climber is perfect for planting in a container on the patio, grown along a fence, garden wall or fence and would make a lovely addition to the cottage garden.

Clematis 'Star of India' was raised by Thomas Cripps and Son of Tunbridge Wells, England.

Star Of India characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skill: Beginner
  • Flowering duration: Long
  • Height after 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • Growth habit: Climbing
  • Spread after 10 years: Less than 1m / 3ft

Climate

  • Cold hardiness (RHS): H6 (to -20C)
  • Cold hardiness (USDA): Zone 6 (-23C)

Identification

  • Country of origin: United Kingdom
  • Flower colour: Purple
  • Flowering month: June July August
  • Flower form: Single flower (5-8 petals)
  • Leaf colour: Green
  • Leaf colour - young: Green
  • Leaf colour - autumn: Yellow
  • Annual cycle: Deciduous