Clematis napaulensis (Nepal clematis, Old Man's Beard.)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Speciesnapaulensis
SynonymsClematis forrestii
CategoryPerennials
TypeVine
OriginNorth India, and southwest China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5- 6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 °C
Temperature (°F)-4 °F
Height2 - 4 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, November, December

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeWalls, fences, and cottage gardens.
PropagationPropagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings.
PestsYoung shoots may be troubled by aphids and caterpillars, and petals can be eaten by earwigs.
Leaf DescriptionBright green leaves divided into three or five ovate-lanceolate leaflets.
Flower DescriptionLarge clusters of scented, white, bell-shaped flowers.

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