Clematis florida Thunb. var. florepleno
See Clematis florida Thunb. var. bicolor for a description of the species. Florepleno is fully double with greenish-white flowers, to 12cm across. [RHSE].
Horticultural & Botanical History
The single form of Clematis florida was introduced from Japan after the double, but certainly by 1805. ‘The Clematis florida is a native of Japan, said to have been introduced to this country by Dr. Fothergill, about the year 1776; but we apprehend that it was the double variety, which is now not uncommon in our gardens.’ [BM t.834/1805].
‘By much the largest and most showy flowers of the whole genus.’ [ABR pl.402/1804].
History at Camden Park
Listed only in the 1843, 1845 and 1850 catalogues.
Notes
Published Mar 05, 2010 - 09:47 AM | Last updated Jul 26, 2011 - 05:17 PM
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | China and Japan |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Clematis florida fl. pl. |
| Confidence level | high |