CLEMATIS or BILL MACKENZIE 2LD

Description
The Golden clematis 'Bill McKenzie' (Clematis tangutica) is a climbing, deciduous plant with decorative, silvery fruits that remain on the plant for a very long time. Before these appear, it produces golden-yellow, bell-shaped, cup-shaped flowers from June to October. With proper care, the Golden clematis 'Bill McKenzie' flowers again from September to October. The Golden clematis 'Bill McKenzie' also has pinnate, medium-green leaves.In a sunny to semi-shaded, sheltered position with humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 m and spreads to around 1 m.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Golden clematis 'Bill McKenzie' are medium green, pinnate and opposite.

Spread
China to Mongolia.

Frost hardiness
The Golden clematis 'Bill McKenzie' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Golden clematis 'Bill McKenzie' is a rambling climber that can reach a height of 3–8 m and a width of 0.5–1 m. Slow-growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Golden clematis 'Bill McKenzie' sets beautiful accents together with: Pompon spirea, tall woodland honeysuckle, shield fern.

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December - Pruning: In the period from the beginning of March to the end of March.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The golden-yellow, bell-shaped, cup-shaped flowers appear from June to October. With proper care, a second flush of flowers occurs from September to October.

Fruit
The silvery fruits of Clematis tangutica 'Bill McKenzie' are particularly decorative. Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Privacy screen, ornamental shrub, facade

Root
Few branches.