Clematis leptophylla

Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard at Watson, ACT

Clematis leptophylla at Watson, ACT - 27 Aug 2022
Clematis leptophylla at Watson, ACT - 27 Aug 2022
Clematis leptophylla at Watson, ACT - 27 Aug 2022
Clematis leptophylla at Watson, ACT - 27 Aug 2022
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Clematis leptophylla 31 Aug 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Clematis leptophylla 31 Aug 2022 MPW

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Spectacular Display for this Clematis this year, Flower colour is distinctive yellow-green, opening to White. slightly scented, many pollinating insects present.Many more plants than in previous years. Responding to (abnormal) prolonged moist conditions, large scrambling displays, up to 10m high, climbing up Gum trees, mostly Yellow Box.

2 comments

waltraud wrote:
   1 Sep 2022
... may be responding also to weeding efforts?
Mike wrote:
   1 Sep 2022
It is a good year for clematis even where there is no weeding, but don’t let that stop you.

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  • 3-4cm long Flower dimension
  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

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