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Hermitgold clematis

Clematis serratifolia

Also called Korean Clematis, Saw Toothed Clematis

Hermitgold clematis
Photo: peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0

Hermitgold clematis is a deciduous climbing vine reaching 3 to 4 m, grown for its citrus-scented flowers and fluffy seedheads. It needs a sunny spot with cool, moist roots and support to climb.

Family
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
Grows as
Climber
Light
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Water regularly during dry spells, keeping the root zone moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates alkaline (calcareous) or mildly acidic conditions.
Temperature
Hardy to around -25 °C; best in cool to mild summers.
How easy
Easy
Safety
Toxic: All parts contain protoanemonin and related compounds that irritate the skin and mouth and can cause nausea and vomiting if eaten; handling sap can cause blistering.. Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
Native range
Russian Far East to Korea
Climate
temperate

About

Clematis serratifolia, the Korean clematis, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae, native to Khabarovsk and Primorsky Krais of the Russian Far East, Manchuria, and the Korean Peninsula.

A deciduous climber reaching 3 to 4 m (10 to 13 ft), in the wild it is often found growing in calcareous soils, but can handle acidic soil as well. As an ornamental it is grown for its citrus-like floral aroma and its fluffy seedheads, and is recommended for courtyards, walls, borders, and the like.

Other Clematis plants

Rush Stem Clematis · Clematis akebioides · Alpine clematis · Goat's Beard · Evergreen Clematis · Clematis aromatica · Pine hyacinth · Bigelow's leather flower · Traveler's-joy · Satincurls · Gold Wool Clematis · Early Virgin's Bower

Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Clematis serratifolia by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.

The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.

Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.

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