Clematis viticella (Virgin's Bower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Clematis |
| Species | viticella |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Vine |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 -(-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 0 |
| Height | 3.5m |
| Spread | 1 - 2m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| Pests | Clematis wilt is caused by the fungus Phoma clematidina with the symptoms evident through wilting leaves, leaf stalks turning black and then with the stems starting to quickly wilt. There are no chemical controls available to treat Clematis Wilt. If an infection is apparent, cut the wilted stems back to the healthy tissue. Tools used should be disinfected thoroughly and removed infected tissue should be destroyed to prevent any further soil or plant infection. |
Photographs
Clematis viticella 'Madame Julia Correvon' at Wakehurst Place, Sussex
Clematis viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' in New York
Clematis viticella 'Royal Velours' at Wakehurst Place, Sussex
Clematis viticella 'Alba Luxurians'