Clematis tongluensis

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A rare Himalayan species, related to C. montana, a deciduous climber about 4-5m tall, with downy mid-green leaves composed of leaflets, and long-stalked, single white flowers to 6cm across with contrasting purple tipped stamens, flowering during mid to late spring

Scientific classification

Species: Clematis tongluensis (Clematis tongluensis)
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Clematis tongluensis pictures

Distribution of Clematis tongluensis

Distribution map

Eastern Himalaya

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Clematis tongluensis

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Clematis tongluensis care guide

Water moderately, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Water moderately, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizing

Feed with a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in early summer or layering

Growing

Plant in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation

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