This heavily flowering Clematis will create a galaxy of blooms in your landscape. A unique Clematis, the plant has been bred to have outward facing flowers that are sure to endear to you to these special blooms. Many of its flowers have extra sepals, so the plant is always showing you something new and interesting. Astra Nova's double form  will have you starstruck, and its striking contrast of bright violet and pure white practically shouts "summer." A large plant with excellent growth, Astra Nova can fill an arch or pergola. Plant this out-of-this-world Clem, and invite passerby to gaze upon these eye-catching flowers. Clematis 'ZO09085'

In our EZ Pruning Guide, this variety is in the GREEN pruning category. Green prune Clematis flower best on new shoots and stems that emerge  from the ground each spring. Hard prune in late winter or early spring or anytime you want fresh growth and reblooming.