Clematis texensis

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Deciduous, species climber native to Texas, USA, growing about 2m in height, with grey-green leaves composed of leaflets and single, nodding, pitcher-shaped, crimson to scarlet-orange flowers margined white, the undersides of the thick petals cream or pink, with yellow stamens. Flowers are carried on long, ribbed stalks from midsummer to early autumn

Scientific classification

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

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Clematis texensis

Distribution map

South-Central USA

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Clematis texensis

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Clematis texensis care guide

Deep weekly watering, clematis roots prefer cool consistently damp soil
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Deep weekly watering, clematis roots prefer cool consistently damp soil

Fertilizing

High-potassium climbing vine feed every three weeks spring through bloom

Pruning

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Propagation

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

Growing

Plant in very well-drained soil, in a sunny, sheltered position, 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. Protect crown with a dry winter mulch of straw or wood chips. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm deep and wide in a loam-based potting compost to overwinter in a cold greenhouse or conservatory in cold locations. See clematis cultivation

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