Clematis 'Joan Picton' ~ Joan Picton Clematis container-gardens but can be trimmed in

but can be trimmed in fall to encourage new growth or to remove suckers in spring

Windy City is near-sterile

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The branchlets hang straight down hosting delicate blue-green foliage with white speckles

It has a rounded canopy with attractive pink flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge

Clematis 'Joan Picton' ~ Joan Picton Clematis container-gardens but can be trimmed inJoan Picton Clematis is a reblooming deciduous perennial vine that can be used for climbing or a groundcover with green pointed foliage. Abundant large 6" lilac flowers with white flushed bars bloom first in late spring to early summer and again in late summer into fall. Grows best with partial sun on the roots and full sun on the vines, moist well drained soils. Needs support to climb. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Height: 6' 9' Spread: 3 5' Spacing: