Clematis 'Paul Farges'

Also Known As

Clematis fargesii 'Paul Farges'
Clematis potaninii var. potaninii 'Paul Farges'
Farges' Clematis
Summer Snow Clematis

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 18'-25'
W: 2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Clematis 'Paul Farges' plant details

Clematis 'Paul Farges' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'Paul Farges'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 18 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: floriferous, screen, small flowers, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'Paul Farges'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It's also known as Summer Snow because of the beautiful 2 inch white flowers that cover this easy to grow vine from midsummer to fall. This vine is a great choice for covering a large fence or small tree. Volosenko-Valenis and Beskaravainaja, Ukraine, 1964.

By: Brushwood Nursery

Looking for the effect of Sweet Autumn Clematis in summer? 'Paul Farges' is a midsummer blooming Clematis with clusters of 1" frothy white flowers on sprawling vines of up to 25', and will quickly cover a pergola or garden fence or wall. It sometimes goes by the cumbersome name of C. potaninii var. potaninii.