Clematis Cirrhosa Balearica

This evergreen species comes into its own in the winter garden

The evergreen parsley or fern-leaved clematis, Clematis cirrhosa balearica is one of the saviours of winter, flowering at a time when every flower is to be cherished. The species comes from the mountains and valleys of Southern Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa, including the Balearic Islands after which it is named.