Photo © 2001 Ton Hannink
Photo © 2001 Ton Hannink
Clematis chinensis
Small, scented, white star-shaped flowers. The tepals open wide to expose creamy yellow anthers. Very sweetly scented. Recorded in China in 1757.
| Fragrant: | Yes |
Approximate height:  | 3.0 - 4.0 metres |
| Flowering period(s): | Jul Aug Sep |
| Aspect: | Sunny |
| USDA zones: | 6 7 8 9 |
| Pruning: | Hard prune (Group 3) |
| Country of origin: | China |
| Parentage: | Species |
| Other name(s): | recta subsp chinensis |
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Further detail:
Flower diameter: 1.2 - 2cm (International Register & Grey-Wilson) 3-4cm (Toomey & Leeds, Evison)
Tepals: 4; 0.6-1.3 cm long, 0.2-0.4 cm wide, lanceolate to obovate or oblong
Leaves: normally pinnate Database entry: 120 | |