Clematis terniflora
Clematis terniflora
Flower Color
Description
Vigorous, semi-evergreen or deciduous species climber about 6-10m tall, with long-stalked, dark green leaves and bearing panicles of scented, star-shaped white flowers to 4cm wide, on the current years growth in autumn, followed by attractive seedheads; profuse flowering only occurs after a hot summer
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Climbing
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.6 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensClimber and wall shrubsWall side borders