Clematis &s;Lambton Park&s; (Ta) | clematis &s;Lambton Park&s; Climber Wall Shrub/RHS (original) (raw)
Clematis 'Lambton Park' (Ta)
clematis 'Lambton Park'
'Lambton Park' is a vigorous deciduous climber, with nodding large lantern-shaped single flowers to 7cm across, with four bright yellow pointed sepals. Large silky seed-heads develop on older flowers as flowering continues from early summer to mid autumn
Other common names
golden clematis 'Lambton Park'
Synonyms
Clematis tangutica 'Lambton Park'
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Green | ||
| Summer | Yellow | Green | |
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | Grey Silver |
| Winter |
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Botanical details
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Potentially harmful
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (rabbits): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus
Clematis can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or herbaceous perennials, mostly climbing by twining leaf-stalks, and often with showy flowers. Some have attractive fluffy seedheads in autumn
Name status
Accepted
Horticultural Group
Tangutica Group consists of deciduous climbers with ternate or pinnate leaves and small, bell- or star-shaped flowers appearing on the current year's growth in summer and early autumn
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Clematis pruning: group three. Cut back hard before growth begins in early spring
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, capsid bug, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux