Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Clematis flammula is a large, vigorous deciduous climber with glossy deep green leaves. Masses of small, fragrant star-shaped white flowers appear in late-summer and autumn, followed by fluffy seed heads. A vigorous climber, it's perfect for growing through a tree or shrub in a large garden.

Clematis flammula is also known as the fragrant virgin's bower. This refers to its hawthorn-vanilla perfume that fills the air after rain.

Being a late-flowering clematis, Clematis flammula requires falls into Pruning Group Three. Simply cut stems back to the lowest pair of buds in February or March.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Pruneyes

Clematis and wildlife

Clematis is known for attracting birds. It is used for nesting materials.

Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Clematis poisonous?

Clematis can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Clematis flammula
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