Clematis 'Omoshiro'
Common Name: Clematis
This elegant Japanese hybrid Clematis produces exquisite, large 5-7”, white blossoms which are flushed with magenta pink at the margins and on the reverse side. As the delicate petals unfurl, they reveal a prominent central boss of deep purple stamens. Some report this selection to be lightly fragrant.
The word “omoshiro” translates directly to white face, but is closely related to the word “omoshioi” which means interesting or fascinating. Both words accurately describe this unusually beautiful Clematis.
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.
