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Climber Wall Shrub

Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana' (d)

clematis 'Sieboldiana'

A deciduous climber, 1.2-2.4m tall, with mid-green foliage. Creamy-white flowers, 7-10cm in diameter, with a large central violet-purple boss, are borne form mid-summer to early autumn

Other common names
passion flower clematis
Synonyms
Clematis florida 'Sieboldii'
Clematis florida 'Bicolor'
see moreClematis florida var. sieboldiana

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Cream Purple White Green
Autumn Cream Purple White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Potentially harmful
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (rabbits): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Clematis can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or herbaceous perennials, mostly climbing by twining leaf-stalks, and often with showy flowers. Some have attractive fluffy seedheads in autumn

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, in a warm, sheltered position. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers, at least 45cm deep and wide, in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost; best outdoors in mild localities only, ideal for conservatory cultivation. See also clematis cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings or layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Clematis pruning: group two

Pests

May be susceptible to aphid, slug and snail damage on young shoots

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux

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