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Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica (Fern-leaved clematis )
1 hour care
per year
per year
3m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica
Other names
Fern-leaved clematis , Clematis cirrhosa var. calycina, Clematis calycina, Minorca clematis, Winter-flowering clematis, Evergreen clematis
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. cirrhosa var. balearica - C. cirrhosa var. balearica is a fragrant, evergreen climber with small, glossy, dark-green leaves and cup-shaped cream flowers with reddish-maroon speckles and prominent cream anthers in late winter and early spring.
Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have delicate lemon scent
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Cream, Spotted, Red in Spring; Spotted, Red, Cream in Winter
Foliage
Bronze in Winter; Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Clematis pruning group 1. Prune after flowering.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica (Fern-leaved clematis ) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in a warm, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained especially chalky soils. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica
Other names
Fern-leaved clematis , Clematis cirrhosa var. calycina, Clematis calycina, Minorca clematis, Winter-flowering clematis, Evergreen clematis
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. cirrhosa var. balearica - C. cirrhosa var. balearica is a fragrant, evergreen climber with small, glossy, dark-green leaves and cup-shaped cream flowers with reddish-maroon speckles and prominent cream anthers in late winter and early spring.
Native to
Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers have delicate lemon scent
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Spotted, Red in Spring; Spotted, Red, Cream in Winter
Foliage
Bronze in Winter; Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Clematis pruning group 1. Prune after flowering.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica (Fern-leaved clematis ) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in a warm, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained especially chalky soils. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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