Travellers Joy,Old Mans Beard. A rampant, familiar native climber of hedgerows, with small, greenish white flowers, followed by silky seedheads becoming fluffy and grey with age remaining on all winter. . Max Height 5m to 6m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Clematis vitalba
A rampant, familiar native climber of hedgerows, with small, greenish white flowers, followed by silky seedheads becoming fluffy and grey with age remaining on all winter. .
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Clematis |
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Species | vitalba |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Travellers Joy, Old Mans Beard |
Flower Colour | green, white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 5m, 6m |
Family | Ranunculaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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