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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Clematis afoliata
Height: 2m;  Spread: 4m
Leafless Clematis (Vine)
Slender scrambling vine with no leaves but very fragrant pale green flowers (spring).
» Click here for our article on vines published in the Titirangi Tatler, October 2011...
» Click here for our Clematis article published in the Titirangi Tatler, December 2011...
» For a landscaping perspective on Clematis afoliata, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
Photo gallery:
Clematis afoliata, The Doctors, North Canterbury, 29 Oct 2008.
Growing tips:
On 16/12/2014, Martin Nicholls said:
This is a dryland east coast species - a clue to its cultivation. Occurs naturally in association with kanuka (Kunzea ericoides). Perfect drainage is crucial.
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