Clematis 'Monte Cassino'

Also Known As

Monte Cassino Large Flowered Clematis

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 2'-10'

planting zones

4a-11

Clematis 'Monte Cassino' plant details

Clematis 'Monte Cassino' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'Monte Cassino'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: long-blooming, showy, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'Monte Cassino'

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Monte Cassino has velvety red tepals with creamy yellow stamens. It is vigorous and loaded with 4 to 5 inch flowers from mid summer to fall depending on your part of the country (blooms will start earlier for some). The name commemorates a hill in Italy where Polish forces succeeded with valor in World War II. Late Large Flowered Hybrid. Franczak, Poland, 1986.