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Clematis montana var. montana

clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis montana var. rubens)

clematis (group 1) (syn. Clematis montana var. rubens)

Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
Flowering period: May to June
Hardiness: fully hardy

Beautiful mauve-pink flowers smother the plant in late spring and early summer, complementing the purple-flushed, mid-green leaves. This fast-growing montana clematis is ideal for covering a wall or fence in record time. Remember to support the plant well as it grows, as the foliage can get very dense.
Garden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.