This evergreen climber produces creamy white flowers from December to February. It grows vigorously to 3.5m high in sun and a well-drained soil in a position that is protected from the wind. Ours is doing well in a partially shady spot in clay soil.
This plant has survived outdoors in all of the recent winters here in Horfield but will be vulnerable in a very cold snap so we recommend applying a mulch around its base in winter. It can also be grown in a large pot that can be moved if temperatures are forecast to drop.
Clematis urophylla 'Winter Beauty'
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Dec_/ Jan / Feb
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Hardy in typical Bristol winters but mulch or move if an unusually cold snap is forecast
Over winter: Stays evergreen