Clematis vitalba
Common Wild Clematis
Common names: True Wild Clematis, Niele
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Description
The Common Wild Clematis is a native, vigorous climber that covers hedges and woodland edges with clouds of cream‑white flowers and produces silvery, feathery seed heads in autumn. It serves as an important food source for insects and birds, but as a wild species it can spread aggressively. All parts of the plant are toxic and should not be consumed.
Care instructions
Plant the Clematis in a spot where the roots stay in shade while the stems receive sun – the classic "foot in shade, head in sun" rule. Provide a sturdy trellis or support tree for climbing and keep the root zone cool and moist with mulch. In late winter (February, week 9) cut it back hard, as it blooms on new growth.
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