Scottish's Garden
Clematis montana Marjorie
Genus: Clematis.
Species: Clematis montana.
Bought Binny Plants 26 October 2013
Introduced in 1980, 'Marjorie' was the first of the semi-double montana clematis. It does best in a warmer site in full sun as its creamy pink flowers sometimes turn a greenish pink colour in cold weather. A more compact plant than many of the others of this type, it is suitable for smaller gardens. Like all early-flowering clematis, it requires little pruning other than the removal of any dead or damaged growth after flowering. Large plants make suddenly die off for no apparent reason. This is usually due to a condition called slime flux. This is caused by an injury to the stem early in the season. The sap leaks out becomes infected with bacteria. Cut out infected stems, pruning back to good wood even if this involves going down to ground level.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Clematis
Species: montana
Cultivar: var. rubens 'Marjorie
Plant type: Deciduous climber
Flower colour: Pink
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Dry
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 800cm
Spread: 180cm
