Plant name: Clematis montana 'Mayleen'
Other names: Clematis 'Mayleen'
Category: Climber
Plant family: Ranunculaceae
Light preference: Full sun/partial shade
Soil preference: Chalk, clay, loam, sand. Alkaline, Neutral. Moist but well-drained.
Flowering/fruiting month: May - June
Size:
- Up to 12m height if left untrained
- Up to 4m spread
Description: 'Mayleen' is a vigorous deciduous climber with divided, bronze-tinged leaves and abundant, light pink flowers 7 cm wide, with four rounded, overlapping petals paler at the edge, opening in late spring and early summer.
Care: Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage shoots to grow from below ground level. Best in a sheltered sunny situation. Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings. Prune after flowering to keep a manageable height.
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