Overview
Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Clematis, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climbers, walls, fences, obelisks, pergolas, trees, containers and mixed borders.
About
Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota is a deciduous climbing cultivar within the Clematis genus, known for its variety of shrubs and herbaceous perennials that often produce prominent flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a range of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, it can be grown on walls, fences, pergolas, and in containers or mixed borders. Interest in this plant is primarily during spring and summer, with cultivation requiring cool, shaded roots and base.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Clematis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Climbers, Walls, Fences, Obelisks, Pergolas, Trees, Containers, Mixed borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota
- Propagation
- Cuttings, Layering, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Capsid bugs, Caterpillars, Earwigs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Clematis wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota?
Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota need?
Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota hardy in the UK?
Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Clematis 'Yatsuhashi' Tetsuya Hirota?
Cuttings, Layering, Seed.
More in the Clematis genus
- Clematis 'Albiflora' (A)
- Clematis 'Amanda Marie' (Vt)
- Clematis 'Andante' (I)
- Clematis 'Anna' (EL)
- Clematis 'Annette's Seedling'
- Clematis 'Apricot Star' (M)
- Clematis 'Basilisk'
- Clematis 'Betty Risdon' (EL)