{"product_id":"clematis-rooguchi-blue-bells-10_seeds","title":"Clematis Rooguchi | Blue Bells | 10_Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eClematis Rooguchi — Rooguchi Clematis Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eRefined, sculptural, and quietly dramatic, \u003cstrong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eClematis Rooguchi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modern classic that bridges Eastern artistry with Western garden tradition. Bred in Japan by renowned plantsman Kazushige Ozawa, this exceptional clematis is admired for its lantern-like flowers, graceful habit, and remarkable garden versatility. Unlike many climbing clematis, ‘Rooguchi’ behaves as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"462\"\u003esemi-vining, herbaceous perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e, weaving gently through neighboring plants or spilling elegantly from trellises and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eFrom early summer well into fall, the plant is adorned with abundant \u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"660\"\u003enodding, bell-shaped blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e in rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eviolet-blue to smoky purple\u003c\/strong\u003e, each flower subtly twisted and thick-textured, giving it a hand-crafted, almost porcelain appearance. The blooms are \u003cstrong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"844\"\u003enot strongly fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, but their unusual form and saturated color more than compensate, offering a refined beauty that rewards close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Botanical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eClematis has long symbolized ingenuity, intelligence, and the beauty of aspiration, climbing upward toward light. ‘Rooguchi’ reflects this symbolism beautifully—an intentional, artful plant bred not for excess, but for harmony and longevity. Its Japanese origin contributes to its restrained elegance, echoing traditional garden values of balance, movement, and seasonal flow. Today, Clematis ‘Rooguchi’ is treasured worldwide as a collector’s variety and a standout among summer-flowering clematis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Ecological Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eWhile \u003cstrong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eClematis ‘Rooguchi’ is not a primary larval host for butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e, species within the Clematis genus are known to support \u003cstrong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003ecertain moth larvae\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them ecologically relevant beyond ornament alone. The flowers are frequently visited by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003ebees and other pollinating insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, and their tubular shape can attract \u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003ebutterflies and hummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking nectar. Its dense seasonal growth also offers light shelter for beneficial insects in mixed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eGrowing Character \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eThis clematis is prized for its durability, long bloom season, and adaptability to many garden styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet-blue to deep purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer through fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2244\" 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conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eStratification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eSow seeds in pots or trays filled with a well-drained seed-starting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003eLightly cover seeds with about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e1\/4 inch of soil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003eMoisten thoroughly and place pots in a warm location (\u003cstrong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003e65–75°F \/ 18–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e) for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003e6–8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eAfter the warm period, move pots to cold conditions (\u003cstrong data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003e34–40°F \/ 1–4°C\u003c\/strong\u003e) for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e8–12 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003eGermination Phase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003eAfter cold stratification, return pots to a bright location with temperatures of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003e60–70°F (15–21°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3323\" 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