oriental clematis

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A deciduous climber, up to around 8m high, with pinnately divided, often lobed green leaves borne in groups of three. Small, lightly scented yellow flowers, with thick, reflexed petals covered or edged with fine hairs, are produced in late summer and early autumn, and are followed by tufted seedheads

Scientific classification

Species: oriental clematis (Clematis orientalis)
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
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Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of oriental clematis

Distribution map

Aegean to Tibet

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of oriental clematis

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oriental clematis care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Cut back hard before growth begins in early spring. See clematis pruning: group three

Propagation

Propagate from cuttings (climbers), or by layering in late winter or early spring

Growing

Plant with the top of the root ball about 8cm below the soil surface, in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Position in sun or part shade, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. See clematis cultivation for more advice

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