- Botanical name: Clematis flammula
- Common name: Clematis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Perennial, Deciduous
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Clematis flammula
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Plant size
4.5m height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Clematis flammula and wildlife
Clematis flammula is known for attracting birds. It is used for nesting materials.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Clematis flammula poisonous?
Clematis flammula 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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