Clematis 'Paniculata'

Sweet Autumn Clematis

Clematis ‘Paniculata’ (commonly known as Sweet Autumn Clematis) is a fast-growing, highly fragrant clematis valued for its masses of small white flowers in late summer to early fall. It is especially prized for quickly covering large structures and providing late-season interest when many other vines are finished.


Plant Profile
Botanical Name: Clematis paniculata
Type: Deciduous flowering vine

Mature Size:



Width: 6–10+ ft



Height: 15–30+ ft



Bloom:



Small, creamy-white flowers in large panicles



Late summer through early fall



Strongly fragrant



Foliage: Medium to dark green; dense coverage through the growing season

Zones: 4a–9b
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soils
Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred

Pruning Group: Group 3 (blooms on new wood)


Features & Uses


Form: Vigorous, twining climber with a loose, spreading habit; quickly blankets large supports



Excellent for arbors, pergolas, fences, trellises, and outbuildings



Late-season flowering fills a bloom gap in the garden



Highly fragrant flowers



Attractive silvery seed heads add fall and winter interest



Attracts pollinators, especially bees




Care Notes


Prune hard in early spring to control size and encourage heavy flowering



Provide strong support before vines mature



Mulch roots to keep them cool and evenly moist

Plant type

Vine

Height

15-30'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Loamy well-drained

Landscape use

Trellis

Shape

Climbing

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No