I'm trying to find out if Clematis Jackmanii attract too many bees to have it on an arch that's an entryway?

To get to my back door and patio you walk under a wooden archway attached to a fence. I want to plant a vine to cover the arch and fence, but am worried about the bees hovering and/or stinging. Any thoughts or suggestions?

I'm trying to find out if Clematis Jackmanii attract too many bees to have it on an arch that's an entryway?
The bees are only at flowers for nectar and pollen. If you leave them alone, they will leave you alone.


Certain perfumes will attract them. If one comes near you, DON"T SWAT AT IT! Turn and walk away. Walk under a low hanging tree or through some bushes to break up your sent. They take that as a sign of aggression and will then sting which releases a pheromone that calls others bees for help.


Signed: licensed beekeeper
Reply:As far as a clematis having a lot of bees I have never noticed the bees on the clematis lets say compared to a sunflower or monardia I think you will be just fine.
Reply:I haven't noticed that the large-flowering clematis types (like Jackman) attract bees excessively. I have a "Will Goodwin" and a "Gypsy Queen" growing alongside my deck, and there have been no problems at all.


One clematis to AVOID planting near an entryway is paniculata (Also called "Sweet Autumn".) It blooms in September with hundreds of tiny flowers, and mine attracts so many honeybees that the entire thing buzzes when it's in bloom!
Reply:I have that clematis at my home and I've never seen bees around it. That's not to say they don't like it, I've just never seen them on mine. I have about 5 plants growing over an arbor, so there's ample opportunity.
Reply:I don't have any actual proof, but i don't think clematis is pollinated by bees, and I've never seen a bee around any clematis, so you should be okay. If it's a question of allergies to bee stings however, you may want to ask at a garden shop to be sure.

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