Asian clematis

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A clump-forming, woody herbaceous perennial, to 1.5m high, with green leaves composed of three toothed leaflets, and tubular flowers, with a lily-of-the-valley scent, and composed of four white, off-white or pale blue sepals, 1-3cm long, which curl backwards at the tips, with cream anthers, from late summer to autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Asian clematis (Clematis stans)
Genus: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Asian clematis

Distribution map

Japan

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Asian clematis

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Asian clematis care guide

Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crown
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep watering with cool roots, avoid soggy crown

Fertilizing

Low nitrogen feed in spring, higher potash before flowering

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group three

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by internodal leaf-bud semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring

Growing

Grow in full sun in containers (at least 45cm deep and wide) or in the ground, in cool, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level; keep the base of the plant and the roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones; for more advice, see clematis cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, caterpillars, and glasshouse red spider mite; flowers may be damaged by earwigs; young shoots are vulnerable to slugs and snails; container-grown plants may be affected by vine weevils

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