Clematis tibetana var. vernayi

We bought our stock plant from Cistus Nursery near Portland, Oregon in 2010.  It was labeled as growing to about 10', although we suspect it grows much bigger!  Cistis Nursery reports that this is a strikingly architectural vine with finely dissected leaves.  In mid to late summer, six-petaled, waxy yellow flowers appear as look as if they were cut from orange rind.  They're followed by large fluffy white seed heads.


This is an easy-grower in dappled shade to full sun on the coast.  Inland, it's probably better with just morning sun or light shade.  It's drought tolerant once established.


Frost hardy to between 0°-6°F.




Height:

10-15 Feet

Spread:

10-15 Feet

Spacing:

10-15 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone:

7

Clematis tibetana var. vernayi Characteristics

Attributes

  • Clay tolerant
  • Cold Tolerant
  • Pet Friendly
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Vigorous
  • Semi-evergreen
  • Climbing

Flower color

  • Yellow

Foliage Color

  • Green

Exposure

  • Partial Sun
  • Light shade

Habit

  • Climbing

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring
  • Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Dry Soil
  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water