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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Clematis spooneri is a an extremely vigorous clematis, which is smothered in small, white scented flowers in late spring and early summer. It will quickly cover a large fence or wall, but may need sturdy supports as mature plants can be heavy. Flowers are white with broad, blunt tips and wavy edges.

Often known as a 'white montana', Clematis spooneri goes by many names, including Clematis montana var. sericea, Clematis chrysocoma and Clematis chrysocoma var. sericea.

As Clematis spooneri falls into Pruning Group One, pruning is not necessary. However you may wish to keep the growth in check by giving it a trim in spring.

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Clematis and wildlife

Clematis has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

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
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