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Product Description
Add unique texture and elegance to your garden with Old Man’s Beard (Clematis vitalba), an heirloom flowering plant known for its feathery seed heads and vigorous growth. These seeds grow into hardy climbers ideal for garden trellises, fences, and container planting. Perfect for home gardeners seeking ornamental plants that provide striking cut flowers, long-lasting visual interest, and low-maintenance growth.
Plant Type: Old Man’s Beard (Heirloom Flower)
Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
Growth Habit: Climbing perennial
Height/Spread: 3–5 m (mature plant)
Flower/Seed Color: Small creamy flowers followed by feathery white seed heads
Blooming Season: Summer
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning to control spread
Ideal Use: Cut flowers, trellises, fences, and ornamental display
Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours to improve germination.
Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed-starting mix or well-draining soil.
Temperature: Maintain 20–25°C for optimal germination.
Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
Germination Time: 3–5 weeks depending on conditions.
Transplanting: Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant into garden beds, trellises, or containers spaced 50–70 cm apart.
Care: Light pruning after flowering encourages healthy growth; low-maintenance overall.

Life Cycle
Perennial climber
Planting Season
Spring planting
Growth Habit
Vigorous vine
Flavor Profile
Not edible
Plant Characteristics
Feathery seedheads
Use
Cut flower
Growing Conditions
Cool temperate climates
Harvest Advantages
Decorative plumes
Plant Resistance
Cold hardy
Scientific Name: Clematis vitalba
Seed Names
Old Man’s Beard
Seed Type
Heirloom non-GMO
Old Man’s Beard is a fast-growing perennial climber prized for its delicate white flowers and silky, feathery seed heads. A favorite in cut flower and cottage gardens, this heirloom vine adds vertical beauty and natural texture while thriving with minimal care.
Light Requirement
Full sun
Planting Depth
¼ inch
Sowing Method
Direct sowing
Plant Spacing
3–6 feet
Days to Maturity
180–240 days
Soil Preparation
Cold stratification
Hardiness Zones
USDA 4–9
Water Needs
Moderate watering
Planting Season
Spring or fall
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 40 sq ft
500
Up to 200 sq ft
1000
Up to 400 sq ft