solitary clematis

Also known as: entire-leaved clematis; virgins-bower

A deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous (non climbing) clematis to about 1-1.2m tall, with elliptical green leaves and stems topped by nodding, bell-shaped mid-blue flowers with slightly twisted outer sepals surrounding creamy-white anthers. Flowers from midsummer to early autumn, are followed by feathery, silvery seedheads

Scientific classification

Species: solitary clematis (Clematis integrifolia)
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of solitary clematis

Distribution map

Central Europe to Central Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of solitary clematis

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solitary clematis care guide

Moderate regular watering, drain excess water swiftly after irrigation
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, drain excess water swiftly after irrigation

Fertilizing

Diluted climbing plant feed every three weeks warm growing season

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group three

Propagation

Propagate by division or take basal softwood cuttings, in spring

Growing

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants. Plant with the crown of the clematis level with the soil. Ideal for growing through plants in the herbaceous border or through low shrubs. See clematis cultivation for more advice

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