Clematis fasciculiflora
A vigorous, woody-based evergreen climber, that can reach up to 8m in ideal conditions. Leaves are slightly leathery, and emerge grey-green with purplish margins, before maturing to dark green, and can flush bronze in colder temperatures. Clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped creamy white flowers are produced in late winter
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green Bronze | |||
Winter | Cream | Green Bronze |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- 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
- SW China
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant with the top of the root ball about 8cm below the soil surface, in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Position in sun or part shade, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. See clematis cultivation for more advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed or from cuttings (climbers)
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, see clematis pruning: group one. Tends to bear flowers towards the top of the plant, and will tolerate cutting or pinching back in spring to keep it to a manageable size
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids. Cutworms and voles may cut young stems
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux
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