Clematis montana 'Rosebud'
clematis (group 1)
- 2 litre pot | 60cm cane
- £24.95
- available to order from autumn
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Clematis ‘Rosebud’ unfurls abundant cascades of delicate semi-double blossoms, blanketing walls, arbours and fences in sweetly scented romantic frills each spring. This vigorous deciduous climber is clad in handsome foliage flushed in bronzy hues, and from mid to late spring, showy pale pink blooms emerge, each measuring 6 cm (2in) across yet still packing plenty of pastel charm. The fluted semi-double form creates intriguing creases halfway down the broad petals, as if pinched before blooming whilst cheerful yellow stamens peek out from the hazy pink spheres like little suns.
To avoid dry conditions, and to ensure good soil contact around the rootball, we advise planting climbers at least 30cm (12in), and preferably 45-60cm (18-24in) away from the base of a wall or fence. An even larger distance should be maintained when planting climbers beside an existing tree or shrub.
Clematis need their roots to be kept cool and moist, so plant the base of these climbers in light shade or provide shading with other plants or a dressing of of pebbles.
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.
Clematis need their roots to be kept cool and moist, so plant the base of these climbers in light shade or provide shading with other plants or a dressing of of pebbles.
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.
- Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
