Clematis ‘Minamo-no-Yousei’
Also known as Clematis MOCHI and with flowers that look delicately brushed or spray-painted. Flowers open first as single blooms, then gradually develop through semi-double to fully double blooms, creating interest over a 120-day flowering period. Compact habit, ideal for containers and small gardens.
Clematis Mochi represents an exciting breakthrough in clematis breeding, introducing a completely new visual effect within this much-loved genus. Developed through a focused breeding programme aimed at improving flower form and extending seasonal performance, it was selected from a small population of just 150
Careful trialling confirmed its stability, repeat flowering and overall reliability, ensuring it is not only visually striking but also a dependable addition to the garden. The result is a clematis that offers both innovation and strong performance, setting it apart from more traditional varieties.
What makes Clematis Mochi particularly special is its evolving display. Flowers appear delicately brushed or spray-painted, giving each bloom an artistic, hand-finished effect. Early in the season, single flowers open, later transforming into intricate double blooms — creating a constantly changing, multi-dimensional feature over an exceptional flowering period of more than 120 days.
Why grow it in your garden?
Clematis Mochi stands out for more than one reason:
- Unique brushed or spray-painted flower effect for a truly artistic appearance
- Flowers transform from single to intricate double forms over time
- Exceptional flowering period of 120+ days for long-lasting display
- Early single blooms are accessible to pollinators, adding wildlife value
- Compact, versatile growth habit suited to smaller spaces
- Reliable repeat flowering with minimal effort
- Brings a fresh, modern look to borders, containers and vertical planting
Care and growing advice
This clematis is designed to be both distinctive and easy to grow, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
Where to plant?
- Ideal for containers, small gardens and patios
- Suitable for borders and vertical planting
- Thrives in sun to partial shade
- Prefers well-drained soil with roots kept cool and moist
- Requires support such as a trellis, obelisk or frame
How to care for it:
- Water regularly during establishment and in dry periods
- Ensure soil remains moist but not waterlogged
- Feed during the
growing season
Simple pruning:
- Prune in early spring to promote fresh growth and maintain shape
- Compact habit makes it easier to manage than traditional clematis
With its changing flower forms, long flowering season and easy-care nature, Clematis Mochi provides continuous interest without added maintenance.
Innovative, expressive and highly versatile, it redefines clematis as a long-season feature plant — combining artistic beauty with practical garden performance.
Breeder: Tetsuya Hirota. Exhibitor: Sparsholt College. Supplier: Thompson & Morgan
