Clematis Species, Chinese Shrub Clematis, Tube Clematis
Clematisheracleifolia

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Species: heracleifolia (hair-uh-klee-ih-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Clematis davidiana

Synonym:Clematis hookeri

Synonym:Clematis tubulosa

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Light Blue

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Flower Fragrance

No fragrance

Patent Information

Non-patented

Group

Herbaceous

Bloom Shape

Nodding

Pruning Groups

Group 3 - Summer/Fall bloomers; prune hard in early spring

Bloom Diameter

Small - less than 2 inches (5 cm)

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown