This Balearic Islands form of the winter-flowering clematis was a seed selection from the UK’s clematis guru, Ray Evison. Introduced in 1989, Clematis ‘Freckles’ goes completely dormant in the summer months and only begins re-leafing in early October…flowering begins a few weeks later. The glossy dark green leaves serve as the perfect backdrop for the 2″ pendulous cream flowers that are heavily speckled with red-purple. The delightful seed heads remain on the plant for long periods after flowering. Although it is native in scrubby woodlands, we have found a sunny western exposure works best. Clematis flowers attract hummingbirds.
