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Clematis montana var. wilsonii

Also Known As

Clematis montana 'Wilsonii'

Plant type

vine

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 2'-30'

planting zones

7a-9b

Clematis montana var. wilsonii plant details

Clematis montana var. wilsonii is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis montana var. wilsonii

Plant type: vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, small flowers

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis montana var. wilsonii

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It is beautiful and fragrant, this large clematis blooms later than its cousins Rubens and Grandiflora by a couple of weeks. The aroma is said to be that of hot chocolate! The first time I saw this in a landscape was at Chanticleer Garden. it was climbing up, more like dancing along, a large, open conifer. Might have been a Spruce. it was a lovely display well after the other montanas were past peak. China, 1909