Clematis terniflora

While this Asian sweet autumn clematis is listed as invasive in several parts of the country, it is not in Connecticut * I planted this in 2012 at the east side of the deck where the kiwi vine had been. By September 2013 it had grown into a beautifully draped vine that graced the railing of the deck. It was just beautiful and smelled lovely. 9/1/13 I'm not sure why I took out the kiwi vine; it was doing well, but it was the female, and I wanted to have the male with its stronger tipped…

While this Asian sweet autumn clematis is listed as invasive in several parts of the country, it is not in Connecticut * I planted this in 2012 at the east side of the deck where the kiwi vine had been. By September 2013 it had grown into a beautifully draped vine that graced the railing of the deck. It was just beautiful and smelled lovely. 9/1/13 I'm not sure why I took out the kiwi vine; it was doing well, but it was the female, and I wanted to have the male with its stronger tipped…

Devil's backbone is a tough plant related to Christmas poinsettias.

Photo #16/114 of Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis terniflora). Photo Location: Norfolk, Ma on 2019-09-25. Caption: Base plant climbing up trellis in corner.

clematis terniflora

Relish this fragrant climber, but keep its aggressive nature in check.

Clematis terniflora (Sweet autumn clematis) A deciduous, late-flowering twining vine with deep green leaves and profuse, fragrant white flowers is easy to grow and will thrive and bloom in shade. Star-shaped blossoms are 1 inch across, appearing from late August to October and maturing to attractive, plume-like seed heads. The shiny green foliage is leathery.

I need to be honest and mention that none of these photos were from today! It was a rainy morning and I didn’t get out in the gardens much as … Continue reading "A Rainy Start…"