Clematis Chantilly Clematis Chantilly = 'Evipo021' (PBR) (EL)

☠ Toxic to humans

🐾 Toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Hard-care

ABOUT

Clematis Chantilly, often referred to simply as Clematis, features a display of delicate, enchanting flowers. Each blossom reveals a soft, creamy-white tone, gently blending into a pale pink as it matures. These colors are accented by striking, deep pink central bars that elegantly fade into the lighter petals. At the heart of the flower, a dense cluster of contrasting, dark purple anthers creates a captivating focal point, drawing the eye into the bloom's center. The flowers are relatively large and showy, presenting a rounded, broadly open form with gracefully recurved sepals that add a sense of depth and texture to the plant's display. Blooming profusely over a lush green canvas of foliage, the Clematis Chantilly lends a romantic feel to garden spaces with its enchanting floral arrangement. The leaves are bright green, glossy, and composed of several leaflets that can provide a verdant backdrop for the opulent blooms. This Clematis variety is known to flower generously, often resulting in a spectacular visual display during its blooming period.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Ranunculaceae
- Synonyms
  Clematis 'Chantilly', Chantilly Clematis
- Common names
  Clematis Chantilly = 'Evipo021' (PBR) (EL).
Toxicity
- To humans
  The Clematis, including Clematis Chantilly, is known to be mildly toxic to humans if ingested. It can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive salivation. The plant contains compounds called glycosides, which can lead to gastrointestinal upset. Ingesting significant quantities of the plant may lead to more severe digestive distress and potentially require medical attention, but such instances are relatively rare.
- To pets
  The Clematis, inclusive of Clematis Chantilly, is also toxic to pets like dogs and cats. If pets ingest parts of the plant, they may exhibit signs of poisoning which can include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and at times, symptoms of a more severe nature such as mouth pain or even tremors. As with humans, the toxins present are glycoside compounds. If a pet consumes a portion of this plant, it is advisable to seek veterinary care, particularly if the symptoms are severe or persist.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  White
- Height
  6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters)
- Spread
  2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters)
- Plant type
  Climber
- Hardiness zones
  4
- Native area
  Varies

Benefits

General Benefits
- Ornamental Appeal: Clematis 'Chantilly' produces beautiful, creamy white flowers that can enhance the aesthetic of gardens and landscapes.
- Compact Growth: This variety tends to have a more compact habit, which makes it suitable for smaller gardens or growing in containers.
- Long Flowering Period: It typically blooms from late spring to early autumn, providing a long season of visual interest.
- Attracts Wildlife: Flowers may attract beneficial pollinators such as butterflies and bees, promoting biodiversity in the garden.
- Climbing Habit: As a climbing plant, it can be used to cover walls, trellises, or fences, adding vertical interest to outdoor spaces.
- Easy Care: Clematis 'Chantilly' is relatively low maintenance, requiring only occasional pruning to promote healthy growth and flowering.
- Drought Tolerance: Once established, it has a degree of drought tolerance, making it a good choice for gardens in drier climates or water-wise landscapes.
- Cold Hardy: It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can survive in cooler climates, broadening its range of suitability.
- Versatility: Its elegant appearance allows it to be used in a variety of garden styles, from traditional cottage gardens to more modern designs.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Creating natural art installations: Clematis can be trained to grow in intricate patterns or shapes to create living sculptures in gardens or public spaces.
- Photo backdrops: The Clematis Chantilly makes for a beautiful backdrop in photography, particularly for weddings or garden-themed photo shoots.
- Educational tool: Because of their climbing nature, Clematis plants can be used to teach children and students about plant growth and support structures in nature.
- Mixed-media art: Artists can incorporate dried Clematis vines into their works to add organic texture and form to pieces.
- Privacy screens: When grown densely on trellises, Clematis Chantilly helps to create natural privacy screens in gardens or on patios.
- Aromatherapy: The subtle fragrance of Clematis flowers can be enjoyed in the garden as a means to create a calming atmosphere.
- Culinary decoration: Although not for consumption, the flowers can be used to decorate plates and platters for food presentation.
- Tool for mindfulness: Tending to and observing the growth of Clematis can be used as an exercise in mindfulness and relaxation.
- Theme gardens: Clematis Chantilly can be incorporated into fairy-tale or literature-inspired gardens to add vertical interest and color.
- Ephemeral fashion elements: The flowers and vines can be used to enhance outfits or fashion shows, especially in outdoor, garden-inspired events.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The Clematis plant is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Clematis plant is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Creativity and Ingenuity: The clematis's ability to climb and adapt to its surroundings represents innovative thinking and the resourcefulness to find solutions in different contexts.
- Mental Beauty: Often associated with intellectual pursuits, clematis symbolizes the attractiveness of an inquiring mind and the beauty found in thoughts and ideas.
- Artistic Inspiration: With its large, showy flowers, the clematis is seen as a muse for artists, denoting inspiration and the flowing of creative juices.
- Perseverance: As a climbing vine that can reach great heights, the clematis symbolizes the perseverance needed to achieve one's goals and the determination to keep going despite difficulties.
- Spiritual Pursuit: In certain cultural contexts, the clematis stands for an individual's quest for higher truth and the spiritual journey towards enlightenment.

💧

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 3-4 years

Repotting

🌱️

Spring-Early Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
Clematis, commonly known as Clematis Chantilly, should be watered deeply once a week to ensure the soil is moist but not waterlogged. During the active growing season, this could increase to twice a week if the weather is particularly dry or hot. Each watering should provide the plant with approximately 1 gallon of water, ensuring that the water reaches deep into the soil to encourage healthy root development. It's crucial to avoid overhead watering to prevent issues with mildew and to water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry out.
Light
Clematis Chantilly thrives in a spot that offers full sun to partial shade. Ideally, the top of the plant should receive around 6 hours of sunlight a day while the base remains shaded. This can be achieved by planting lower, bushy plants around its base or by using mulch, leading to a healthy balance of light exposure that benefits growth and bloom production.
Temperature
Clematis Chantilly prefers a temperate climate and should be grown where the temperature ranges between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. It can survive short periods of colder temperatures down to about 20 degrees Fahrenheit but should be protected from prolonged freezes. Optimal growth and flowering occur when the plant is not subjected to extreme heat or cold conditions, so positioning to avoid intense afternoon heat can be beneficial.
Pruning
Pruning Clematis Chantilly encourages strong growth and optimal flowering. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, removing dead and weak stems. This plant is in pruning group 2, which means it flowers on old wood and new growth, so prune lightly to shape the plant and maintain its size. Pruning immediately after the first flush of flowers can also encourage a second bloom period.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
The Clematis, specifically the Chantilly variety, thrives in a well-draining soil mix with good fertility. A blend consisting of garden loam, compost, well-rotted manure, and a component like perlite or pumice for aeration is ideal. The pH of the soil should be near neutral, ranging between 6.5 and 7.5, to support optimal growth and flowering.
Repotting
Clematis Chantilly should be repotted every 2 to 3 years, as it is essential to provide fresh soil and room for the roots to grow. Spring is the best time to repot, just before the new growth starts.
Humidity & Misting
Clematis Chantilly prefers a moderate humidity level. In areas with high humidity, ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Place in bright, indirect light, and provide support for climbing.
- Outdoor
  Plant in partial shade, shelter from strong wind, support climbing.
- Hardiness zone
  4-9 USDA
Life cycle
Clematis 'Chantilly' begins its life cycle as a dormant root structure or seed, which upon germinating, develops into a young seedling. The seedling then matures into a vigorous, climbing perennial vine that requires support to grow vertically. It enters a vegetative stage where it produces stems, leaves, and tendrils before the reproductive phase commences. During the growing season, 'Chantilly' undergoes a flowering stage, characterized by the production of large, showy flowers from late spring to early autumn. After pollination, the flowers develop into seed heads, which release seeds that can propagate new plants. In winter, the plant enters a period of dormancy, reducing its metabolic activities until the conditions are favorable for the next growing season.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring-Early Summer
- The Clematis Chantilly, formally known as Clematis 'Evipo021' (PBR) (EL), is often propagated through layering, which is a popular method among garden enthusiasts due to its simplicity and effectiveness. In the spring or early summer, when growth is most vigorous, you should identify a healthy stem that can be bent down to the ground. Make a small nick or cut on the underside of the stem where it touches the soil to encourage rooting, and then secure this portion of the stem to the soil using a U-shaped pin or a heavy stone. Cover the nicked portion of the stem with soil while keeping the tip of the stem exposed. To maintain moisture and support the development of roots, you may water the area and optionally apply rooting hormone to the cut. After a season or once roots have formed, you can sever the newly rooted stem from the parent plant and pot it up to create a new Clematis Chantilly plant. This simple yet effective method allows gardeners to propagate the plant without sophisticated equipment and maintains the parent plant's characteristics in the offspring.