Clematis Sweet Autumn

Sweet Autumn Clematis

Clematis Sweet Autumn (botanically Clematis paniculata / Clematis terniflora) is a fast-growing, highly fragrant clematis prized for its clouds of small white flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall. It’s especially valued for providing dramatic late-season color and scent when many other vines are finished.


Plant Profile
Type: Deciduous flowering vine

Mature Size:



Width: 6–10+ ft



Height: 15–30+ ft



Bloom:



Masses of small, starry white flowers



Strongly sweet, vanilla-like fragrance



Late summer through early fall



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

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

Pruning Group: Group 3 (blooms on new wood)


Features & Uses


Form: Very vigorous, twining climber with a loose, spreading habit



Ideal for arbors, pergolas, fences, trellises, sheds, and large structures



Exceptional late-season flowering fills a major garden bloom gap



Highly fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators



Decorative silvery seed heads add fall and winter interest



Excellent for quick screening and coverage




Care Notes


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



Provide strong support before vines mature due to rapid growth



Mulch roots to keep soil cool and evenly moist

Plant type

Vine

Height

30'

Width

25'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees butterflies birds

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Trellis

Shape

Climbing

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No