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    Clematis montana var. rubens

    Also Known As

    • Clematis montana 'Rubens'

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 20'-40'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Clematis montana var. rubens plant details

    Clematis montana var. rubens is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with bronze and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Clematis montana var. rubens

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
    Mature size: 15 FT wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: award-winning, fragrant, small flowers, trellis, vanilla-scented

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Clematis montana var. rubens

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?A lovely climber for any aspect? (Hillier) with bronze-purple shoots and 2" lightly fragrant pink flowers in early summer. S-PSh/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    This fast growing vine has beautiful pastel pink blooms and dark foliage. Great for arbors or a wandering ground cover. Has a wonderful vanilla scent!

    By: Garden World

    This vigourous clematis can eventually reach 25-35 feet! 'Rubens' produces masses (hundreds if not thousands) of pink, fragrant blooms in spring. The new foliage is tinted with burgundy. Plant it up a tree, train up the corner of the house or along a large arbor or fence.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Clematis montana Rubens produces 3 inch rich pastel pink flowers with an enticing vanilla scent. Rubens is the best of many selections of pink flowered Clematis. Other selections listed in our catalog are also very fine plants.

    By: Brushwood Nursery

    Vigorous climber, pink, cascading panicle.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Clematis montana var. rubens plant

    How to Grow Clematis montana var. rubens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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