About Rooguchi
Exquisite nodding bells in the deepest shade of inky blue from summer until fall. Glossy seedheads in the later fall garden. Group 3. *****
Mr. Ozawa, a well-known clematis breeder, wanted to develop a flower that would be perfect for a tea ceremony which calls for one lone blossom to be present in the room; hence the common name of solitary clematis.
About Clematis
Showy flowers in a range of colors and shapes. Best in full sun (unless noted otherwise), with roots protected from the hottest midday rays. Climbs by twining leaves that must grab something less than a half-inch in diameter. All clematis are toxic to people and pets. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Great scrambling through shrubs or other supports, or even as a ground cover. Here's a note on pruning groups.
