Clematis napaulensis
Nepal clematis
A climbing species with bright green leaves divided into three or five leaflets and are rather unusually shed for a period of summer dormancy. Clusters of creamy-white, nodding flowers less than 2.5cm long, are distinguished by the very long stamens with striking purple-red anthers, are produced in early winter, then large and fluffy seedheads follow
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Green Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Cream Green Yellow White | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- N India, SW China
How to grow
Cultivation
Best planted against a warm, sheltered, south-facing wall in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil with the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Choose site carefully as this clematis is summer dormant and will die down during the summer months. See clematis cultivation for more advice
Propagation
Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux
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