Clematis vitalba 30 PCS fresh seeds, Old man's beard, Traveller's joy, Methuselah’s beard, Bearded lichen, Climbing shrub, White flowers

🌱 Clematis vitalba — Old man's beard, Traveller's joy, Methuselah’s beard, Bearded lichen, Climbing shrub, White flowers

Clematis vitalba seeds for sale, a species of flowering plants of the genus Clematis (Clematis) of the Buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). This lianoid shrub has strongly ribbed, and later cracked bark and branches that cling to the support with the help of curling long petioles of leaves.

🌿 Botanical Description

Leaves on long petioles, opposite, complex, unpaired, consisting of five whole or less often three-lobed leaflets. The leaflets are ovate, 3-10 cm long, 3-4.5 cm wide, pointed or pointed, rounded or slightly heart-shaped at the base, diffusely pubescent or almost naked. Usually large-toothed at the edges. The flowers are white, slightly fragrant, about 2 cm in diameter, numerous, collected in paniculate inflorescences. The sepals are oblong, blunt, densely white-pubescent on the outside, small, up to 10 mm long.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds on the surface of the soil in early spring or autumn. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C (59-68°F). Germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Avoid over-fertilizing.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8. Frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native range: Europe, Western Asia. Climate zones: temperate. Typical habitats: thickets of shrubs, forests, rocky mountain slopes. Altitude range: up to 1,500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Clematis vitalba has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The plant's roots and leaves have been used to treat various ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin conditions. The plant is also a popular ornamental, with its white flowers and climbing habit making it a favorite among gardeners.