Clematis 'Asao'
Common Name: Clematis
- A large-flowered variety, 6"-8" in diameter
- Rosy pink flowers with white central bars and yellow stamens
- Highly fragrant, unusual for a large-flowered clematis
- Blooms prolifically from May-June on old wood and again from Aug.-Sept. on the new growth
- Flowers are followed by attractive seed heads
- Leaves are bronze in spring
- Its compact habit makes this a good choice for containers
- Does not like extremely hot, sunny conditions; protect from afternoon sun in southern zones
- Named one of the Top Ten Clematis for 1997 by the American Clematis Society
- Raised by Mr. Kasushige Ozawa in Japan, where 'Asao' is a woman's name
A member of:
Group 2—Early to midseason flowering cultivars and rebloomers
These varieties begin to bloom in early summer, with the first flush of flowers appearing on the previous year's growth. This is followed by a second flush flowers appearing on the new growth. These flowers will likely be smaller than the first ones and flowers that were double the first time may be single the second time.
The time to prune this group is in late winter or early spring. Dead and weak shoots should be removed and the remaining shoots cut back to 6-9 inches above a couple of well-developed buds.
