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Climber Wall Shrub

Clematis cirrhosa 'Jingle Bells' (C)
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clematis 'Jingle Bells'

A vigorous, early-flowering evergreen climber to 3m in height, with dark green leaves consisting of three irregularly-toothed leaflets.The single flowers are a pale yellow to creamy white, with nodding, slightly recurved petals. Flowers in winter and early spring followed by silky seedheads

Synonyms
Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Jingle Bells'

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Yellow Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Cream Yellow Green Bronze
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
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

Accepted

Horticultural Group
Cirrhosa Group clematis are evergreen woody climbers with bell to bowl-shaped single flowers, produced from late autumn to early spring on the previous year's growth

How to grow

Cultivation

A cultivar for a warm, sheltered position, it thrives in any fertile, well-drained soil. Plant with the crown at soil level. Keep the base shaded and cool by the careful positioning of plants. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory. See clematis cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by layering in late winter or early spring; propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Climber and wall shrubs
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning (Clematis) Group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to slug, aphid and caterpillar damage on young growth; petals can be eaten by earwigs

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt (rarely) and clematis slime flux

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