Clematis montana var. wilsonii
Wilson's Himalayan clematis
A deciduous climber up to 9 metres high with green leaves and starry flowers that appear later than other varieties of this species. The flowers are white with greeny-cream stamens and have a scent reminiscent of chocolate
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil; it grows best in sun or partial shade, but avoid frost pockets because frost can kill flower buds; keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones at the base See clematis cultivation for more advice
Propagation
Propagate by double leaf-bud semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and capsid bug; flowers may be damaged by earwigs; young shoots are vulnerable to slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux
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