Clematis montana 'Rubens'
Sweetly-scented prolific bloomer
Grown by Mollie
Cheltenham
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Clematis montana 'Rubens'
- This early blooming clematis is absolutely covered in pale pink flowers every May and June, with a sweet vanilla fragrance
- Foliage emerges in a burgundy shade, then turns green-bronze as it matures
- Single flowers - highly beneficial to early pollinators
- A vigorous and hardy climber that's perfect for covering a wall, fence or arbour. It can also be used effectively as groundcover
- Low maintenance - this variety is especially resistant to clematis wilt and as a group 1 clematis, needs no pruning
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Clematis montana 'Rubens' is well-suited for container growth in a large, well-drained pot of at least 45 cm depth.
How big does it get?
Clematis montana 'Rubens' is a vigorous climber that can reach heights of 8 to 12 metres and spread up to 4 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
Clematis montana 'Rubens' prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally with its roots kept cool and shaded.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Clematis montana 'Rubens' prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained soil, ideally with the roots kept cool and shaded.
How much watering does this plant need?
Clematis montana 'Rubens' requires regular watering to keep its roots cool and soil moist, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water weekly when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, Clematis montana 'Rubens' belongs to pruning group 1. This means it flowers on stems produced the previous year and requires little to no pruning. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering to maintain size and remove dead wood.
How hardy is this plant?
Clematis montana 'Rubens' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -10°C to -15°C and is hardy in most places throughout the UK.
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