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Other common names fern-leaved clematis
Family Ranunculaceae
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
Details C. cirrhosa var. balearica is an evergreen climber with small, very finely cut, dark green leaves turn bronze-purple in winter. Slightly fragrant, cup-shaped creamy-yellow flowers to 6cm wide, spotted purple within, produced in late winter and early spring followed by fluffy seedheads
Plant range S Europe, Medit.
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Climbing
Fragrance Flower
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Sand
Chalk
Loam
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilSand, Chalk, Loam
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1.5-2.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1-1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation A variety that requires a warm, sheltered position to flower well, though it thrives in any fertile, well-drained soil. Plant with the crown at soil level. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory. See clematis cultivation for further information
Propagation Root softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in early summer or propagate by layering in late winter or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Pruning (clematis) group 1 immediately after flowering
Pests Aphids, capsid bug, caterpillars, slugs and snails may damage young growth; earwigs may damage flower petals
Diseases Generally disease free
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fern-leaved clematis
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