About

Clematis 'Fair Rosamond' is a compact, deciduous vine that typically reaches a height of around 3 meters. It produces single, blush-white blooms measuring up to 10 centimeters in diameter, featuring overlapping tepals marked by a pale pink central stripe that gradually fades. The flowers are accented by dark purple anthers at their core. This variety blooms from late spring through midsummer and is known for its enduring, rounded golden seed heads that follow the flowering period.

About the genus

Clematis includes a variety of plants, ranging from deciduous and evergreen shrubs to herbaceous perennials. Many of these species are climbers, utilizing twining leaf stalks for support, and they frequently produce prominent flowers. In the fall, certain varieties develop appealing fluffy seed heads.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Plant type

Climber Wall Shrub

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

2.5-4 metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens

Fragrance

Flower

Toxicity

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

Care notes

Cultivation

Plant in a sheltered, part shady situation as flowers may fade in full sun, in 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 shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation advice.

Pruning

Clematis pruning: group two

Propagation

Propagate from cuttings (climbers) or layering

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux