Clematis spooneri

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ClematisClimber, PerennialFamily: Ranunculaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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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 ‘Spooneri’ and wildlife

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

Is Clematis ‘Spooneri’ poisonous?

Clematis ‘Spooneri’ 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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