Clematis tangutica
golden clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis orientalis var. tangutica)
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to acidic pH
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: July to October
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Cheerful, yellow, lantern-shaped flowers with fleshy lemon peel-like petals from July to October followed by highly decorative, fluffy seedheads. This vigorous, late-flowering clematis looks lovely cascading over a sunny wall, pergola or arch. Where space is limited prune hard in February - left unpruned it can become a very large plant. - Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown. If you want a larger plant, then no pruning will be necessary apart from thinning overcrowded stems in spring.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
Goes well with...
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Lattice garden arch - black
W110cm D40cm H228cm
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Vitax clematis fertiliser
900g
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3 litre pot | 60cm cane
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Clematis root protector
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3 litre pot | 60cm cane