Clematis 'Tomoshibi' (Okubo)

150-470D4 Clematis 'Tomoshibi' (Okubo)
Joy Creek Photo Archive (c) all rights reserved	The soft coloration of the sepals of Clematis `Tomoshibi' is perhaps best maintained with afternoon shade. Rounded sepals are white with a pale blue purple margin. In the center, the pale filaments are topped with contrasting dark red purple anthers. The up-facing flowers measure 6 inches across in the spring. The names means lamp perhaps because the of the pale glow of its flowers. May to June; September. 6-8 ft. White/Soft Blue Purple flowers *Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9*
Early flowering in the spring on the previous year's growth. Groom this after flowering by cutting back the top one-third to one-half of some stems. This encourages new growth for possible summer bloom.