
Clematis Sano-no-murasaki Raised by Sano Asai Namer: Seijuro Arai 1975 Height: 1-2m Flower size: 8-12cm
Deep purple flower
Multi-flowering, blooms at the joints even when low
Compact, suitable for potted plants
The following is a story from Seijuro Arai's grandson
His grandfather planted Edo Murasaki and other varieties in the garden of Asai's house, and apparently Sano Murasaki was born from a natural cross between Edo Murasaki and something else (I think his grandfather knew about it).
Asai: "This is the flower that bloomed."
Grandfather: "Well, it's Sano's purple, so it's Sano Murasaki."
So, Asai created it, and Arai named it.