Clematis 39nelly moser39 is arguably the most distinctive variety of old man39s beard its delicate pale pink flowers with their distinctive darker stripe are sure to turn heads in spring then again in september what39s more there39s more drama when the flowers are over thanks to their distinguished seed heads this hardy climber is particularly suited to shady corners and north facing walls as too much sunlight can cause its pastel tones to fade height 3m 40939113