Sporting large, eight-inch fuchsia flowers that grow darker towards the center, with age the flowers become paler. However, the mid-rib of the bloom continues to be very colorful and appears "dusted with gold", which shimmers in direct sunlight. This fast-growing vine works well in a container trained on a tripod, or on a metal or wooden arbor. Clematis can also be used on a fence or wall if support is provided.