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Clematis montana var. rubens (Himalayan clematis )
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9m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis montana var. rubens
Other names
Clematis montana 'Rubens', Clematis montana rubens, Himalayan clematis , Old man's beard
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. montana var. rubens - C. 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.
Clematis montana var. rubens is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer
Foliage
Bronze-green, Flushed purple in Spring; Bronze-green, Flushed purple in Summer; Bronze-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux , Clematis wilt Slime flux , Clematis wilt
General care
Pruning
group 1
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis montana var. rubens (Himalayan clematis ) will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 3m 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
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
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 var. rubens
Other names
Clematis montana 'Rubens', Clematis montana rubens, Himalayan clematis , Old man's beard
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Species
C. montana var. rubens - C. 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer
Foliage
Bronze-green, Flushed purple in Spring; Bronze-green, Flushed purple in Summer; Bronze-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
group 1
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis montana var. rubens (Himalayan clematis ) will reach a height of 9m and a spread of 3m 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
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
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
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| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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