A very vigorous climber to a height of 7m plus, with mid- to dark green foliage, flowering from mid-summer to early autumn. Clusters of small, four-petalled, creamy-white flowers, with a green tinge and prominent white stamens, are followed by long-lasting ,silky seedheads
Position
Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Size
Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres
Growing Conditions
ChalkClayLoamSand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Position
Full shadeFull sunPartial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Colour & Scent
Season
Stem
Flower
Foliage
Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Botanical Details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Potentially harmful
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (rabbits): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus
Clematis can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or herbaceous perennials, mostly climbing by twining leaf-stalks, and often with showy flowers. Some have attractive fluffy seedheads in autumn
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Europe, N Africa, SW Asia
How to Grow
Cultivation
Will thrive in a wide range of soils and situations. See clematis cultivation for more advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame, or by rooting softwood cuttings in spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer. Layering can be carried out in late winter or early spring