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(Clematis paniculata)
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis paniculata)
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Photo by: Jacqui Geux | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Jacqui Geux | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-10-18T11:45:47-07:00 |
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Summary
Clematis paniculata, commonly known as Sweet Autumn Clematis, is a deciduous to semi-evergreen vine native to New Zealand, where it thrives in a range of habitats from lowland areas to low mountainous forests. It can rapidly climb to heights of 30 feet (9 meters) by twining leaf stalks. This species is known for its profuse, sweetly scented white flowers that bloom from late summer into autumn (August to November), creating a stunning display. The flowers are followed by silvery, plume-like seed heads, which are also ornamental.
Sweet Autumn Clematis is valued for its vigorous growth and ability to cover structures quickly, making it ideal for trellises, arbors, and fences. It is also used to create a dense screen or as a ground cover if there is nothing to climb. In cultivation, it prefers well-drained soil, tolerates a range of soil types, and requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. It performs best in full sun to part shade. Pruning is important to control its size and to promote more abundant flowering. While it is generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to clematis wilt. Gardeners should be cautious about its potential to become invasive outside its native range, and it should not be planted where it can spread unchecked.CC BY-SA 4.0
Sweet Autumn Clematis is valued for its vigorous growth and ability to cover structures quickly, making it ideal for trellises, arbors, and fences. It is also used to create a dense screen or as a ground cover if there is nothing to climb. In cultivation, it prefers well-drained soil, tolerates a range of soil types, and requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. It performs best in full sun to part shade. Pruning is important to control its size and to promote more abundant flowering. While it is generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to clematis wilt. Gardeners should be cautious about its potential to become invasive outside its native range, and it should not be planted where it can spread unchecked.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 20-30 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Fragrant, Groundcover, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Deciduous to semi-evergreen vine native to New Zealand, thriving in lowland to low mountainous forests
Other Names
Common Names: puawānanga , puapua , Yam-leaved clematis
Scientific Names: Clematis paniculata , Clematis indivisa , Clematis indivisa var. lobata , Clematis integrifolia
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