Clematis viticella ‘Kaaru’

A very hardy variety from Estonia. Purple-red to purple-pink flowers appear in abundance from early June to late August. They measure 8 to 10 cm in diameter and have 4 to 6 petals. The stamens are also reddish coloured. Ht 2.5-3.5m. Like all viticellas, it thrives in sunny to semi-shady garden areas and prefers humus, well-drained soil. Prune hard in February.