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Clematis Golden Tiara

Golden Tiara Clematis

Clematis ‘Golden Tiara’ is a charming, small-flowered clematis prized for its cheerful yellow, lantern-like blooms and exceptionally long flowering season. Unlike large-flowered types, it offers a lighter, more natural look and flowers continuously from early summer into fall.


Plant Profile
Type: Deciduous flowering vine

Mature Size:



Width: 3–6 ft



Height: 8–10 ft



Bloom:



Small, nodding bell-shaped flowers



Soft yellow with greenish tones and purple-tipped stamens



Early summer through fall



Foliage: Medium green; fine-textured and airy

Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained soils; adaptable
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Pruning Group: Group 3 (blooms on new wood)


Features & Uses


Form: Light, twining climber with a relaxed, informal habit



Excellent for trellises, obelisks, fences, containers, and shrub companions



Extremely long bloom season compared to most clematis



Decorative, silky seed heads add interest after flowering



Low maintenance and very forgiving




Care Notes


Prune hard in late winter or early spring to control size and encourage fresh growth



Provide support early to guide young vines



Mulch roots to keep soil cool and evenly moist

Plant type
Vine
Height
8-10'
Width
2'
Hardiness zones
4–9
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Flower color
Yellow
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Bees butterflies birds
Soil
Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Trellis
Shape
Climbing
Fragrant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No