'Roguchi' Clematis

(Clematis) Ring in season long color to your garden with Clematis ‘Roguchi’. A member of the Japanese clematis family, ‘Roguchi’ features unusual 2-3 inch bell-shaped flowers that hang off the vine. Featuring intense, deep blue/purple flowers with lighter blue curved petals. Blooming from June through September, ‘Roguchi’ is one of the longest blooming clematis we carry. This lax clinger can reach heights of 6-9 feet tall, and has a slight fragrance. Free flowering and hardy in zones 4-8, ‘Roguchi’ attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to its bell-shaped blooms. It likes to be grown in full sun to part shade. Its flowers thrive under the sun, but its roots prefer to be shaded. Try putting mulch around its roots, or planting ground cover or other perennials to keep the roots shaded. A perfect selection for container gardens, adding vertical height to landscapes, foundations, or perennial gardens. ‘Roguchi’ is a part of prune Group 3. In the early spring you will want to prune the main stems down to 3 feet above the ground, and remove any dead or weak stems. This ensures your clematis will thrive in the season ahead. Please note: flower color may vary due to the environment in which it is grown.