Mountain Clematis
Clematis montana
Also known as
Himalayan Clematis, Anemone Clematis
Clematis montana in bloom - geograph.org.uk - 1267821 by Jonathan Billinger (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
12m | Max | 4m |
8m | Min | 2.5m |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Mountain Clematis Overview
Clematis montana is a deciduous, early flowering, very vigorous, large climbing species in the Ranunculaceae family. Foliage is divided into a trifoliate arrangement comprised of 3 leaflets, these are coloured dark green. In late spring to early summer it produces white-pink flowers measuring to up 7cm across. These are followed by attractive fluffy seed heads in autumn. This plant has earnt a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.
Common problems with Mountain Clematis
How to harvest Mountain Clematis
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Mountain Clematis
Cuttings
Take semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn.
Layering
Layer late in winter or early in spring.
Special features of Mountain Clematis
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Mountain Clematis
Climber, hardiness. Spring interest.