Samjp's Garden
Clematis Montana rubens
The intertwining stems, clad in bronze-tinted foliage make a superb backdrop for the pink flowers which bloom abundantly in early summer. Not only will it quickly cover a fence, shed or pergola but looks great smothering a stone wall, scrambling over old tree stumps or up into a large, old apple tree where there is plenty of room for it to spread, which should always be a consideration - it is a large, vigorous plant and needs a large space. Prune after flowering to make space for new growth, removing dead, damaged or diseased stems. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Clematis
Species: montana
Cultivar: var. rubens
Plant type: Deciduous climber
Flower colour: Rose
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Dry
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 900cm
Spread: 180cm
Time to take cuttings: February to March
Time to prune: June to July
Not yet planted
