evergreen clematis

Also known as: Spanish traveller's joy; Spanish wild cucumber

An evergreen climber, to 3m tall, with dark green leaves which may be undivided or compound with 3-6 leaflets. The bell-shaped pale yellow to cream flowers, sometimes spotted red inside, reach up to 6.5cm across and are borne from late winter into early spring and followed by silky seedheads

Scientific classification

Species: evergreen clematis (Clematis cirrhosa)
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of evergreen clematis

Distribution map

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of evergreen clematis

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evergreen clematis care guide

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry

Fertilizing

Balanced clematis feed monthly in spring, higher potash before bloom

Pruning

Pruning (clematis) group 1 immediately after flowering

Propagation

Root softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in early summer or propagate by layering in late winter or early spring

Growing

Requires a warm, sheltered position to flower well, though it thrives in any fertile, well-drained soil. Plant with the crown at soil level. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory. See clematis cultivation for further information

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