Clematis Montana Elizabeth
- Clematis plant Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this Old mans beard is a well-known popular variety of Clematis. It is a vigorous climber that enjoys sprawling its glossy green foliage throughout hedges & other mature shrubs, it also expands well over sunny walls & fences. It grows in height to around 10m (30) & spreads to a superb 3m (10). Elizabeth, like all Montana varieties spills well up climbing frames, trellis & structures. This Clematis has sweet-smelling blooms that appear in the Springtime & disappear early in Summer. It has a vigorous habit, growing prettily in containers perfect for patios. Clematis Montana Elizabeth is particularly attractive, its buds contain four baby pink petals & have contrasting lemon-yellow stamens. Its foliage is emerald green in colour but has unusual violet-tinged green leaflets.