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Clematis tangutica

Also Known As

  • Golden Clematis
  • Old Man's Beard
  • Russian Virgin's Bower
  • Virgin's Bower

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Clematis tangutica plant details

Clematis tangutica is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis tangutica

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: small flowers

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis tangutica

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Nodding bright-yellow lanterns in late summer are followed by handsome silvery, plumy seed heads on this attractive 15-20' vine. Sun-PSh/Med
Bright green, small toothed leaves give way to an explosion of bright yellow flowers in summer that continues into fall with fluffy white seedheads. A choice species for its bright yellow color which is rare in Clematis. Small Flowered Species. This is a Group 3 (C) Clematis, which means it flowers later in summer and into fall in colder climates. In warmer climates it may begin blooming much sooner. Group 3 Clematis form flowers on new growth each year, so for the best display and neatest look they should be pruned back hard each spring to about two feet off the ground or even less if desired. However, if you are training one of these into a tree or onto an overhead arbor they should be left much longer. Look for fat, healthy buds on sturdy canes and make your cut just above them. Remove dead or damaged branches any time.
This is the most common yellow flowering clematis. Buttercup yellow flowers with yellow anthers are 1" nodding bells. Please note, the color and size will vary. It blooms from midsummer through early fall and will grow to 15'.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Do you love Clematis but find they need too much worrying over & their bloom season is too short? Not this Clematis which thrives in even adverse conditions & blooms mid-Summer thru Fall. Masses of 2”, bright canary-yellow, bell-shaped flowers are followed by pretty, feathery seed heads all Winter. FAST & EASY.
Late season yellow flowers with thick petals on vigorous stems with pale green toothed leaves. Silky seed heads expand the season of interest. Vine to 20' or more.

Gardening facts about Clematis tangutica plant

How to Grow Clematis tangutica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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