Clematis
Clematis: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Clematis belongs to the genus Clematis in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. The genus includes many species and a wide diversity of garden selections. Many are woody climbers, but some are herbaceous perennials whose stems die back during the dormant season. Clematis plants are therefore not all large vines. Their outlines range from relaxed clumps to plants able to cover a pergola or weave through shrubs. The botanical identity explains these differences more accurately than the common name alone.In many climbing species, the leaf stalks curl around slender supports. This attachment differs from the adhesive roots of ivy. Leaves may be simple or compound, depending on the species. Some clematis lose their foliage in winter, while others retain it. Herbaceous forms, particularly those related to Clematis integrifolia, often have stems that do not climb unaided. They create a different effect among border plants, with loose upright or spreading growth rather than…
