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Clematis texensis is a scarlet-flowered climbing vine, a member of the family ranunculaceae, native to Texas, USA. Because of its thick-textured petals it is sometimes called the Leather Flower or Scarlet leather flower. Crosses with other clematis varieties have yielded varieties showier than the species, such as Duchess of Albany, Princess Diana, Gravetye Beauty, Sir Trevor Lawrence , and Etoile Rose , in colors from pink to dark scarlet red. Texensis and its crosses tend to have four petals; blossoms resemble lily-flowered tulips, and sometimes display as downward-facing bells.
Clematis texensis is a scarlet-flowered climbing vine, a member of the family ranunculaceae, native to Texas, USA. Because of its thick-textured petals it is sometimes called the Leather Flower or Scarlet leather flower. Crosses with other clematis varieties have yielded varieties showier than the species, such as Duchess of Albany, Princess Diana, Gravetye Beauty, Sir Trevor Lawrence , and Etoile Rose , in colors from pink to dark scarlet red. Texensis and its crosses tend to have four petals; blossoms resemble lily-flowered tulips, and sometimes display as downward-facing bells.
Clematis texensis 'Duchess of Albany' is a cultivated variety, or cultivar, of Texas clematis. Duchess of Albany has large bell-shaped flowers that are deep rose in color and bluish-tinted leaves. This type of clematis is native to Texas and is known for its high drought and heat tolerance. The Duchess of Albany requires similar care to other types of clematis. But because this cultivar is considered a late-flowering type of clematis that flowers on the last 2 to 3 feet of the current year's growth, you'll need to prune the vine accordingly.
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