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Clematis viticella on a facade

Clematis viticella (Poster)

 

Clematis viticella

Clematis viticella

 

Clematis "Dr. Ruppel"

“Dr Ruppel” is like “Nelly Moser” a cultivar suitable for shady positions

 

Clematis  x Jackmannii

Clematis x jackmannii – the classic example among the large-flowered Clematis

 

Clematis "Jackmannii"

 

white Clematis

 

Clematis montana

Clematis montana

 

Clematis on wire rope along a pergola post

 

 

Greened wall with Clematis montana

Clematis montana

 

Clematis montana

Clematis montana

 

 

 

The Clematis are climbers especially appreciated for their flowers. There are differences between the robust wild or native forms, their variations as well as the large flowered hybrids.

 

Requirements

Semi-shaded to moderately sunny Position, fresh humus-rich soil with good drainage, shade on the root zone is required. The large-flowered cultivars, except for Clematis diversifolia, are often susceptible to mildew and Clematis-wilt.

 

Growth and Leaves

A climber with leaf-tendrils. Growth depends on species and ranges from weak to extremely vigorous. Foliage from May to October, defoliation of dried up leaves often slow.

 

Flower and Fruit

Depending on species / cultivars. Often beautiful filigree seed heads.

 

Growth Support Systems

Depending on growth habit, usually tight meshes with wires at 20-25cm intervals, for suitable growth support systems see below. Light assembly kits, for optimal development also  Medium, if at risk of mildew and Clematis-wilt Heavy Duty Growth Support Systems, to allow greater distance from the wall.

 

Pruning

Three pruning groups: Group 1 and 2 see below. Pruning Group 2 includes most hybrids with large flowers, where all shoots are only minimally trimmed at the end of the year.

 

Additional notes for individual Clematis species:

 

Clematis viticella / diversifolia

Parents of many cultivars. Wild form reaches 5m height, flowers pink to violet during many weeks, very robust. Interesting for small espaliers are hybrids between Clematis integrifolia and C. viticella (“Clematis diversifolia”). Pruning Group 3, strong pruning required towards end of year, to approx. 20-60cm above ground.

 

Clematis tangutica

Asian wild form, highly drought resistant and also suitable for full sun exposure. Long flowering time, filigree seed heads. Pruning Group 3, refer to C. viticella.

 

Clematis montana

Robust species, gigantic growth habit, short flowering time in April. Suitable for larger areas. Pruning Group 1, no winter pruning, but cut back to thin out after flowering. For suitable wire rope systems see below.

 

Clematis vitalba

Indigenous to Central Europe (and Africa), a “weed” Clematis, forms gigantic lianas, modest flowering with small white star-shaped flowers. Ornamental seed fascicles. Pruning Group 3, see C. viticella.

 

 

 

facade greening with Clematis

 

Clematis montana on wire rope

Clematis montana on 3mm wire rope, cross bracket WH 10141

 

red Clematis

 

Clematis flowers

 

Clematis on each two wire ropes, as per Rope-System 4020.

 

Clematis on wire ropes

Clematis tangutica on brackets WM 12XX7

 

Clematis tangutica

Clematis tangutica

 

Cl. tangutica

Clematis tangutica

 

Clematis tangutica

Clematis tangutica

 

Clematis vitalba

Vigorous Clematis vitalba on tension cables are useful for accent planting in a “designed,” hard urban environment.

 

verm. Clematis alpina

Clematis, probably Clematis alpina

 

 

 

white Clematis flower

 

Clematis on a combined protection and support system

 

Clematis on a espalier

 

Clamatis Hybride

Hybrids

 

Clematis vitalba - Old Man`s Beard

Clematis vitalba ("Old Man`s Beard")

 

Greening of a pole with Clematis vitalba. The surrounding support wires have been designed specifically halfway up the pole only, to prevent the plant from growing into the upper tension cables of the tramway.

 

 

Suitable growth support systems for Clematis

Please click on the graphic illustrations !

 

 

 

 

 

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