BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An exciting and vigorous climber, Clematis tangutica has rich-yellow, lantern-shaped, nodding flowers in late summer or autumn, followed by silky seed heads. Excellent for training on trellis work, for growing over low walls or old tree stumps.

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Features

• Common name: Yellow-flowered Clematis.
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - September.
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Large, scrambling climber. This requires support and will not self-cling.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft)
  • Spread: 2 m (6 ft)
• Pruning: Prune Clematis tangutica back to a pair of strong buds, 10 - 20 cm above ground level before growth begins in early spring.