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. .
Additional information
| Generic | Clematis |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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