Plant name: Clematis Montana 'Rubens'
Other names: Himalayan Clematis, Old Man's Beard, Clematis Montana var. Rubens
Category: Climber
Plant family: Ranunculaceae
Light preference: Full sun/partial shade
Soil preference: Chalk, clay, loam, sand. Alkaline, neutral. Moist but well-drained/well-drained.
Flowering/fruiting month: May - June
Size:
- Up to 9m height
- Up to 3m spread
Description: Clematis montana var. rubens is a vigorous, deciduous climber with purple-flushed, dark bronze green leaves divided into three leaflets and, in late spring and early summer, lightly fragrant, pink flowers with prominent, pale yellow anthers.
Care: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil especially chalky soils. Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings. Can be pruned lightly just after the main flowering period has finished. Prune back harder if untidy or to remove excessive growth.
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