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sweet autumn clematis

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Strong, vigorous deciduous (semi-evergreen in mild winters) climber 6m tall or more, with hairy stems, semi-woody with age, dark green leaves divided into leaflets carried on long leaf stalks, and large clusters of small fragrant, single, star-shaped, white flowers about 3cm across with cream anthers, flowering from late summer to autumn, followed by attractive seedheads

Scientific classification

Species: sweet autumn clematis (Clematis terniflora)
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous · Semi evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of sweet autumn clematis

Distribution map

Far East

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of sweet autumn clematis

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sweet autumn clematis care guide

Deep regular watering, keeping roots cool and never chronically dry
Watering: Full sun
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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 3

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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