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Clematis forsteri

Also Known As

  • Foster's Clematis

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 4'-16'
  • W: 2'-16'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Clematis forsteri plant details

Clematis forsteri is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis forsteri

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 16 FT - wide, 4 FT - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis forsteri

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rarely seen New Zealander related to C. hookeriana and C. petriei the stems are wreathed with peculiar greenish white lemon verbena scented flowers for many weeks.

Gardening facts about Clematis forsteri plant

How to Grow Clematis forsteri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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