Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis
Clematis 'Arctic Queen'

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Cultivar: Arctic Queen

Height

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Flower Fragrance
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By simple layering

Patent Information

Group
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Shape

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Foliage Color
Vines and Climbers

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow