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Clematis montana (Himalayan clematis)
1 hour care
per year
per year
12m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis montana
Other names
Himalayan clematis, Mountain clematis, Old man's beard
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. montana - C. montana is a rapidly growing deciduous climber with pure white flowers in early summer.
Clematis montana is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Flushed red, Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis montana (Himalayan clematis) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil especially chalky soils.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Clematis montana
Other names
Himalayan clematis, Mountain clematis, Old man's beard
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. montana - C. montana is a rapidly growing deciduous climber with pure white flowers in early summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Flushed red, Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis montana (Himalayan clematis) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil especially chalky soils.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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