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

Clematis montana 'Rubens' offers masses of small, lovely, pink, fragrant blooms that smell of vanilla. They have contrasting greeny-yellow stamens and are borne in great abundance. Grow in a sunny position to enhance the perfume. Vigorous and easy to grow, this species is one of the most prolific plants available for the garden and can create one of the most memorable of all floral displays each spring. Plant it to grow against a house, on a pergola, or up a tree. Pruning group A.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

?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

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.