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Clematis vitalba

Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Common Names: beggar's plant, bind-with, biting clematis, devil's twine, hedge vine, lady's bower, love, maiden's hair, maiden's honesty, old man, old man's beard, smoke weed, smoking cane, virgin's bower, white vine

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will thrive in a wide range of soils and situations

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 3

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

Pests

Young shoots may be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years