Clematis 'Freda'

Also Known As

Clematis montana 'Freda'
Clematis montana var rubens 'Montana Freda'

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

Clematis 'Freda' plant details

Clematis 'Freda' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with bronze and green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis 'Freda'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: award-winning, cutting garden, floriferous, fragrant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis 'Freda'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A multiple award winner with cascades of dogwood-like 3” blossoms in late spring to early summer. The nodding buds soon open to the most saturated pink in the montana family, and as the flowers age, they soften and lighten in color for a rich tapestry of color and light sweet scent. 'Freda' is unique in that although it is vigorous it does not require estate-like grounds to ramble in, but has a neat, compact habit. Do not bury the stems, but do fertilize and water regularly, and keep the roots cool with mulch. Prune after flowering."

By: Select Seeds

A smaller plant with richer pink flowers than most montanas make Clematis montana Freda quite nice. It received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit! Small Flowered Clematis. Deacon, UK 1985.