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Clematis montana Mixed Varieties – supplied in a 5-litre pot, approximately 75 cm tall
Plant Highlights: Vigorous spring-flowering climbers • Mixed selection of Clematis montana varieties • Ideal for covering walls, fences and pergolas • Attractive to pollinating insects
Overview
This Clematis montana Mixed selection offers a choice of vigorous, deciduous climbers grown for their profusion of spring flowers and rapid growth. As this is a mixed assortment, the cultivar supplied will vary, bringing its own flower colour and character while sharing the reliable performance and graceful habit typical of Clematis montana.
These climbers quickly cover walls, fences, pergolas and arches, while also looking beautiful trained through mature shrubs and small trees. After flowering, many forms produce attractive silky seed heads, adding further seasonal interest.
Please note: This is a mixed product. The cultivar and flower colour will vary with the plant supplied.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Clematis montana (mixed cultivars) |
| Common Name | Mountain Clematis |
| Plant Type | Deciduous climber |
| Supplied Form | 5-litre pot |
| Supplied Height | Approximately 75 cm |
| Flower Colour | Mixed (varies by cultivar) |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Foliage | Mid-green, deciduous |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
Growing Guide
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with the roots kept cool and shaded by neighbouring plants or a layer of mulch. Allow the stems to grow into full sun or light shade for the best flowering.
Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and mulch annually to help retain moisture and improve soil structure.
Wildlife
The spring flowers provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects.
Pruning
Most Clematis montana cultivars belong to Pruning Group 1 and require only light pruning after flowering if shaping is needed. Remove any dead or damaged stems, avoiding hard pruning unless renovation is required.
Perfect For
- Walls and fences
- Pergolas and arches
- Trellises
- Cottage gardens
- Growing through mature shrubs and small trees
- Screening and vertical interest
Product Information
- Supplied in a 5-litre pot
- Current plant height: approximately 75 cm
- Deciduous climbing plant
- Mixed Clematis montana cultivars – flower colour varies
- Flowers in spring
- Best grown in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Growing & care
- Plant type
- climber
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Flowering
- Multicolour
- Foliage
- deciduous
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