Botanical name:

Clematis petriei

Common name(s):

About:

A sprawling vine that can reach lengths of up to 4m, featuring bi- or trifoliate leaves, which adds to its lush appearance. In spring, it produces small, fragrant yellowish flowers that add a charming touch to its overall beauty. This versatile plant is particularly suitable for growing over a bush, a small tree, or a trellis, where it can create an attractive decorative display.

Natural habitat:

Lowland to montane within inland (inter-montane) basins. Usually in grey scrub and associated sparse tree-land developed on river terraces or on colluvium, or at the bases of semi-stable alluvial fans. Sometimes found in grey scrub that has developed below semi-stable talus and scree slopes.

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Shade, Wind & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

New Zealand’s South Island. Eastern from the Awatere River, Marlborough & south to Waimakariri and upper Rakaia Rivers in Central Canterbury.

Height: 4m

Flowering:

October - January with a yellow coloured flower/s

Fruiting:

December – March

Uses:

Bird food / Attractant, Bee food & Forests

How to grow:

Easily grown but resents humidity and water logged soils. Does best in a free draining, fertile soil with a cool root run and plenty of sun. Can be grown from fresh seed and semi-hardwood cuttings.

** Seed germinates without pre treatment. 4 weeks cold stratification will help speed this up though