Botanical name
Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana'
Other names
Clematis 'Sieboldiana', Clematis florida 'Bicolor' , Clematis florida 'Sieboldii', Clematis florida var. sieboldiana, Clematis florida var. bicolor, Clematis florida 'Bicolour'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Sieboldiana' _ 'Sieboldiana' is a borderline hardy, deciduous climber with pinnate, mid-green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, creamy-white flowers with a large, central cluster of violet to purple stamens. Usually blooms sporadically into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Colour
Flower
Violet, Purple, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Clematis pruning group 2.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Where to grow
Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana' (Clematis 'Sieboldiana') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.8m after 2-5 years.
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Bury the crown 5-8 cm deep to encourage new shoots to form below ground level. Suitable for growing in a container at least 45 cm deep and wide.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered