Latin name: Clematis Tangutica
Article by the Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association
A multi-stemmed deciduous woody vine with a twining and trailing habit of growth. Native to Mongolia, northern China. A showy and vigorous climber with a plethora of dainty, nodding golden bell-shaped flowers from midsummer to the fall followed by very distinctive white plumes of fluffy “fruit” that last into winter; loves to climb and makes a dense screen. This clematis is attractive to hummingbirds. Its’ flowers have a gentle, pleasing fragrance and its’ seedheads are used by birds to build their nests.
Golden Tiara grows to about 10 ft tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. The golden blooms and purple stamens are unique to the Golden Tiara; however, this cultivar has unique narrow leaves, gray-green, that are finely divided. Very easy to maintain and a vigorous grower.
This attractive clematis likes to have its’ roots shaded and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Pruning is easy, simply cut stem back to the lowest pair of buds in February or March.
| Attribute | Description |
| Form: |
grows up a trellis and spreads out into dense bush |
| Foliage: |
green narrow leaves; deciduous |
| Height/Width: |
10 - 15 ft high; spreads up to 14 ft wide |
| Hardiness Zone: |
Zone 3 |
| Exposure: |
Dappled sun |
| Flower shape and colour: |
Yellow |
| Leaf colour: |
Gray-green |
| Flower time: |
June - August |
| Preferred soil and watering: |
Prefers rich soil chalky/alkaline/clay/heavy/moist/well-drained/light/sandy |
| Pests and diseases: | |
| Other: |
Golden Tiara Clematis is known for attracting birds and used for nesting materials. The plant is not toxic to animals or people. |