Clematis terniflora var. mandshurica

herbaceous clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis mandschurica)

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Clematis terniflora var. mandshurica

herbaceous clematis (group 3) (syn. Clematis mandschurica)

  • 3 litre pot | 60cm cane
  • £24.79
  • available to order from spring
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: July to September
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


Clematis terniflora var. mandshurica is a vigorous, scrambling clematis that bears sweetly scented, star-shaped, white flowers, which appear from midsummer, followed by pretty seed-heads. A herbaceous clematis, which does not climb unaided, it looks wonderful spilling over plants towards the back of a mixed border. Alternatively, you can tie the slender stems onto a support such as a trellis or framework of pea sticks.


  • Garden care:
    Clematis are happiest when their roots are kept cool and moist, so try to plant them where that the base of the plants will be lightly shaded by other, lower-growing species. Otherwise, use a clematis root protector, or top-dress the rootball (avoiding the immediate crown), with a generous layer of shingle or pebbles. This clematis is herbaceous and will die back during the winter to emerge again during the spring - remove spent stems and foliage to the ground in February, and apply a thick layer of mulch to suppress weeds, feed the soil, and keep the root area moist and cool for the growing season ahead.
    • Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten