- Botanical name: Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica
- Common name: Clematis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Perennial, Evergreen
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Flowering in winter, Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica bears fragrant, cream flowers freckled with reddish-brown spots, which hang among ferny leaves. Flowers are followed by whiskery seedheads. It’s an excellent source of nectar for winter-active bumblebees, and makes a good cut flower.
Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot, ideally up a pergola, doorway or arch, where you can fully appreciate its blooms. Frost hardy, it may not survive severe winters.
Like all early-flowering clematis, Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica falls into Pruning Group One. It requires little pruning other than the removal of any dead or damaged growth after flowering.
How to grow Clematis cirrhosa
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Plant size
2.5m height
1.75m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in July |
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Do Plant in August |
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Do not Plant in December |
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Plant does flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does not flower in May |
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Plant does not flower in June |
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Plant does not flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in September |
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Plant does not flower in October |
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Plant does not flower in November |
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Plant does flower in December |
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| Take cuttings |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
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Do not Take cuttings in March |
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Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Clematis cirrhosa and wildlife
Clematis cirrhosa is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Clematis cirrhosa poisonous?
Clematis cirrhosa can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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