Clematis vitalba

All varieties of Clematis vitalba are very close to the wild form, also known as the common clematis or traveller's joy.

Clematis Vitalba group: Woody climbers that flower on the new growth from late spring and summer until early autumn. Rather herbaceous, 3- or 5-leaved foliage. Upright, open flowers up to 5 cm in diameter. 4, sometimes 5-6 tepals in white.
Origin: The varieties of the common clematis have their roots in at least one parent among Cl. vitalba, Cl. potaninii and Cl. virginiana.
Use: As climbers, also into large shrubs or conifers, or as ground cover; also very beautiful creeping around water. Most varieties form full seed heads that can be used in arrangements.
Pruning: Hard pruning to 20 cm in late winter.
Resistance: Susceptible to fungal diseases in waterlogged conditions, especially in winter.
Hardiness zone: 4, very hardy in Germany, even in extreme locations.
Planting depth: Same as in the pot.