Clematopsis scabiosifolia Seeds - Indigenous Perennial Shrub - New

Clematopsis scabiosifolia Seeds

Pluimbossie; Feather Duster

Clematis is a genus of about 300 species within the buttercup family Ranunculaceae and is composed of mostly vigorous, woody, climbing vines and herbaceous perennials. Only four species occur in southern Africa. Their garden hybrids have been popular among gardeners. They are mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin. Most species are known as clematis in English, while some are also known as Traveller’s Joy or Old Man's Beard. The small-flowered woody vines of this genus are used as creepers and the large-flowered vines are used extensively in the development of ornamental hybrids grown for their exceptionally beautiful flowers. Our indigenous Clematis and Clematopsis are much in demand in Europe. Clematis species are mainly found throughout the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, rarely in the tropics. The most important requirement for successful cultivation is a well-drained, humus-rich, permanently cool soil with good water retention. The plants like to climb up to the sun with their roots in the shade. Prune old twiggy growth in spring and propagate the species from seeds sown in spring. Clematopsis scabiosifolia commonly known as Pluimbossie in Afrikaans and Feather Duster in English is a very attractive shrub that grows to 1m in height. It forms annual shoots from a woody rootstock and is covered with silvery hairs. It has pinnate leaves & pink drooping Clematis-like scented flowers during summer. Clematis kirkii, Clematis villosa var. kirkii and Clematopsis kirkii are all synonyms for Clematopsis scabiosifolia.