COLOR:  Two-toned with Mahogany-Purple exteriors and Pure White inner tepal, and sometimes a Plum colored throat
HEIGHT:  3-5'
SPACING:  2-3'
BLOOM TIME:  Mid Summer to Early Fall
SHIPS AS:  Bare Root
PRUNING GROUP:  3
ZONE:  4-9
 
Princess Kate texensis clematis, also known as Clematis 'Zoprika' or 'Princess Kate' (PP23850), is a compact, reblooming hybrid prized for its unique, upward-facing, tulip-shaped flowers. It features striking two-toned blooms with mahogany-purple exteriors contrasting pure white inner tepals, creating a cup-and-saucer effect that blooms continuously from mid-summer to early fall.​  This vigorous yet non-invasive climber reaches 3-5 feet tall with a similar spread, making it suitable for containers, small trellises, or front-of-border planting. The flowers measure about 2-3 inches across, with flared petals and sometimes a plum-colored throat for added drama.​  It thrives in full sun to partial shade with cool, moist roots, and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Pruning group 3 is recommended, with hard cuts in late winter for reliable summer flowering.​