Description

Clematis potaninii ‘Summer Snow’

Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit

Number of seeds in packet: 20+

The dainty, pure white fragrant flowers have prettily crimped margins and a prominent crown of yellow stamens in the centre.

A vigorous plant which looks best when given a ‘free-rein’ and allowed to scramble naturally.

Has a long flowering period, often starting in June right through to October (first frosts), bearing 2 inch flowers continuously.

This beautiful species was introduced from China in 1911.

Approximate height: 4.0 – 8.0 metres
Flowering: Jul Aug Sep
Aspect: Any aspect
Pruning: Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin: China
Other name(s): fargesii var. souliei, Clematis fargesioides ‘Summer Snow’, Clematis ‘Paul Farges’