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Clematis paniculata
Height: 5m;  Spread: 2m
Puawhananga (Vine)
The most vigorous of the native Clematis but difficult to establish. Masses of white flowers & feathery seed heads.
» Click here for more detailed information on Clematis paniculata...
» 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 paniculata, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
Photo gallery:
Clematis Paniculata, Wakefield Spring 2008
Taken October 2010 Lake Waikaremoana
clematis paniculata Mahurangi West Regional Park
Masses of silky threads form on the female clematis prior to the development of the fluffy seed balls.This plant on the Mangawhai Clifftop Walkway was perfectly placed for photography.
Fluffy seeds are just starting to form on this female clematis.
The Clematis' silken filaments develop fluffy tails to disperse the seed on the winds.
Clematis paniculata
Clematis paniculata
Clematis paniculata
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