Clematis Species, Chinese Clematis
Clematispatens

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species: patens (PAT-ens)

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Textured

Seed Collecting

Flower Fragrance
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
By simple layering
By tip layering

Patent Information

Group
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Bloom Shape

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Foliage Color
Vines and Climbers

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow