Clematis montana var.rubens is a twining climber, with pale pink four-petalled flowers that cover the shrub in late spring & early summer. It also has a sweet fragrance, making a favourite for walls near the house, where the fragrance can be enjoyed. It will grow in sun or partial shade, & will cope with north-facing walls. Train through an evergreen tree, or allow to ramble over a pergola. Belongs to pruning group 1
- needing pruning only to maintain shape & size, & to remove dead wood. Flowers May-June. Height 250-300cm. Supplied in a 3-4 litre pot.