Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
China, Japan
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
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Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Clematis
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Clematis
Silverthorn
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
Silverthorn
In German
Klematis
Silverthorn
In French
Clématite
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Clemátide
Silverthorn
In Greek
κληματιτής
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Clematite
Silverthorn
In Polish
Clematis
Silverthorn
In Latin
Clematis
Silverthorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rhamnales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Clematis and Silverthorn
Season and care of Clematis and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Silverthorn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Silverthorn Physical Information
Clematis and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Silverthorn are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Clematis and Silverthorn
Care of Clematis and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.