Place the vine in full sun for best fruiting. Bittersweet withstands a wide range of soils and pHs. To control its aggressive growth, plant bittersweet in poor soils. The fruit is used in the fall in dried arrangements. Home gardeners can choose from numerous species and varieties which vary widely in flower form, size, and color.
Some cultivars bloom on old wood while some bloom on the current season's growth.
The fruit is rounded and covered with silky hairs. The leaves are usually large and slightly pubescent underneath. This vine is a rapid grower. Five to ten feet of growth can be achieved in one season. Clematis prefer a site where the top of the plant is warm while the bottom stays cool.