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Clematis tangutica

Scientific Name: Clematis tangutica

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

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Clematis tangutica

Clematis tangutica, commonly known as Orange Peel Clematis or Golden Clematis, is a vigorous climbing vine prized for its bright yellow, nodding flowers and interesting seed heads.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant produces fluffy seed heads.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant produces fluffy seed heads.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clematis tangutica (Maxim.) Korsh.
  • Family: Ranunculaceae
  • Synonyms: Clematis orientalis 'Bill MacKenzie', Clematis tangutica 'Lambton Park'
  • Other Names: Orange Peel Clematis, Golden Clematis, Old Man's Beard, Russian Virgin's Bower

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Mongolia and other parts of Asia (China, India).
  • Also found in North America.
  • Can be found growing on dunes, waste ground, rubbish tips, and quarries, and as a relic of cultivation.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Deciduous or evergreen shrub or herbaceous perennial, mostly climbing.
  • Vigorous, late-flowering.
  • Can grow to 15-20 feet tall.
  • Features bright green, coarsely toothed or parsley-like finely cut leaves.
  • Produces masses of yellow nodding bell-shaped flowers from July to October. The flowers may be coconut scented.
  • Flowers are followed by fluffy seed heads.
  • Prefers full sun or partial shade.
  • Grows in most types of garden soil that are fertile, well-drained, and preferably neutral.

Ecological Role

  • May be less frequently damaged by deer than other clematis species (hybrids).
  • Can be invasive in some areas.
  • Provides late pollen and nectar for insects.

Quirky Facts

  • 'Bill MacKenzie' cultivar won the Dutch Award of Merit in 1988 for the best yellow-flowered clematis.
  • Some flowers have distinctive dark reddish-brown stamens that leave excellent silky seedheads.

Cultivars

  • 'Bill MacKenzie'
  • 'Golden Tiara' (also known as 'Kugotia')
  • 'Lambton Park'

Further Information

  • Belongs to Clematis Group 3 (Late flowering cultivars).