Clematis akebioides

Clusters of small (1-2") nodding yellow bells tinted with bronzy-purple highlight this 10-12' Chinese species midsummer to mid-autumn. S-PSh/M

Clematis akebioides is easy and generous with pendulous yellow blooms appearing steadily all summer into fall. Small Flowered Clematis Species. China. 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.