Very prolific flowering variety with a sweet perfume followed by striking seed heads. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Clematis petriei
Very prolific flowering variety with a sweet perfume followed by striking seed heads.
Additional information
| Generic | Clematis |
|---|---|
| Species | petriei |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border, Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Requires support |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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