Clematis Species, Fragrant Virgin's Bower
Clematis flammula
| Family: | Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss) (Info) |
| Species: | flammula (FLA-muh-luh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Anemone flammula |
| Synonym: | Clematis caespitosa |
| Synonym: | Clematis canaliculata |
| Synonym: | Clematis diversifolia |
| Synonym: | Clematis fragrans |
Group:
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Flower Fragrance:
Very Fragrant
Bloom Shape:
Bloom Diameter:
Small - less than 2 inches (5 cm)
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Other details:
Danger:
Pruning Groups:
Group 3 - Summer/Fall bloomers; prune hard in early spring
Patent Information:
Non-patented
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Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Dec 4, 2005, wallaby1 from Lincoln, I acquired this plant autumn 2002, the flowering in the picture was in it's third year. It is a robust grower, with many new growths matting together, although the growth can become quite heavy and bushy so some good support is needed. I have mine growing up a copper tube pergola with legs 15" apart. behind is a tall floribunda rose shrub, and to one side a strong phlox Nicky, a dark purple flower. Between them the space is filled and the other plants help to give support, and when all in flower a marvelous sight. |
