• Clematis tangutica
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Clematis tangutica

Golden clematis

Brighten autumn fences and pergolas with the golden lanterns of Clematis tangutica.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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Clematis tangutica
Clematis tangutica

Aspect

Full sun

Hardiness

Fully hardy in the UK

Flowers

Summer

Soil

Loam, chalk, sandy

About this plant

Golden lanterns, then silver silk into winter

  • Description

    Clematis tangutica, the golden clematis, is a vigorous deciduous climber grown for its profusion of small, nodding, lantern-shaped yellow flowers with contrasting dark stamens. Blooming from midsummer into autumn, the flowers are followed by large, silky, silver seedheads that gleam in the sun and persist well into winter, often mingling with the last of the blooms. Fully hardy and fast-growing, it will quickly clothe a fence, wall, arch or large shrub, and its late nectar is valuable for bees.

  • Why we like it

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    Golden clematis gives you two seasons of interest for the price of one: months of cheerful yellow lanterns from midsummer, then a shimmering display of silky seedheads that carries on into winter, often overlapping with the last flowers. It is tough, fully hardy, fast to establish and easy to prune, being simply cut hard in early spring. A generous, informal climber for covering a fence or softening a boundary in a hurry.

Key features

What makes it special

Loved by bees & pollinators

Easy to grow & low maintenance

Long-lasting blooms that persist for months

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Clematis tangutica
Common name
Golden clematis
Supplied as
3 litre pot
Flower colour
Yellow
Eventual height
4-5m
Eventual spread
2-3m
Flowering period
Summer
Habit
Vigorous climbing perennial
Life cycle
Deciduous climber
Hardiness
Fully hardy in the UK
Aspect
Full sun
Soil type
Loam, chalk, sandy
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Position
Wall-side, fence, pergola
Plant spacing
Usually grown singly on a support. For covering a long fence, plant around 2m apart.
Growing skill
Easy to grow

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When to plant, when it performs

 
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Planting
Flowering

Plant in spring or autumn. Flowers from midsummer into autumn on the current season's growth, followed by silky seedheads into winter. Prune hard in late winter or early spring.

Planting & care

Help it thrive

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn into fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Like all clematis it prefers its head in the sun and its roots cool, so shade the base with nearby plants, pebbles or a mulch. Plant deeply, with the crown 5 to 8cm below the surface, to encourage strong shoots from below ground. Provide a trellis, wires or a host shrub for the twining stems, and water in well.

Care tips

Water regularly during dry spells, particularly while establishing, and mulch in spring to keep the roots cool and moist. Feed in late winter with a balanced fertiliser. Prune hard in late winter or early spring, cutting back to strong buds around 30cm from the ground, as it flowers on new growth. Wear gloves when pruning, as the sap can irritate skin, and note that clematis are harmful if eaten, so site with pets in mind.

Winter care

Prune hard in late winter or early spring (Group 3). Cut back all stems to a strong pair of buds about 20–30cm from the ground. Mulch to protect roots.