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Clematis montana var. rubens 'Odorata' (Anemone clematis 'Odorata' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
10m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis montana var. rubens 'Odorata'
Other names
Anemone clematis 'Odorata' , Clematis montana 'Odorata'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Odorata' _ 'Odorata' is a vigorous, climbing, deciduous perennial with purple-flushed, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, fragrant, pale pink flowers with prominent yellow stamens.
Clematis montana var. rubens 'Odorata' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
vanilla scent
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Flushed purple, Dark-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
Clematis pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis montana var. rubens 'Odorata' (Anemone clematis 'Odorata' ) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Shade the base of the plant with rocks, other plants, or pebbles. Place with the crown 5-8cm below the soil surface.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but 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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Clematis montana var. rubens 'Odorata'
Other names
Anemone clematis 'Odorata' , Clematis montana 'Odorata'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Odorata' _ 'Odorata' is a vigorous, climbing, deciduous perennial with purple-flushed, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, fragrant, pale pink flowers with prominent yellow stamens.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
vanilla scent
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Flushed purple, Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Clematis pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis montana var. rubens 'Odorata' (Anemone clematis 'Odorata' ) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Shade the base of the plant with rocks, other plants, or pebbles. Place with the crown 5-8cm below the soil surface.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but 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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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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