Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vines
Origin
Australia
China, Japan
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
open forests
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
Clematis
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Clematis
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Silver Wattle
Klematis
In French
Mimosa d'été
Clématite
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Clemátide
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Clematite
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Clematis
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Clematis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anemoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ranunculoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Clematis
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Clematis season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Silver Wattle and Clematis Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Clematis are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Clematis
Care of Silver Wattle and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and 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. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.