Old Man's Beard (Clematis vitalba)

Old Man's Beard (Clematis vitalba)

Clematis vitalba is a valuable plant for wildlife all round. Its seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals, which also use the fluffy fruit extensions to line their nests. Oh, and several moth caterpillars eat its leaves.

Its range used to be limited to the south of England, but it has now spread across most of the country. It can be invasive, so be careful where you plant it - it can grow to 15m! Notwithstanding, it's an attractive and valuable addition to a hedge.

Like all the native plants we sell, these plants are British grown from British origin seed.

We supply Clematis vitalba in 9cm pots in multiples of 5, or 2 litre pots individually.

Suppliers: R.V.Roger