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Clematis montana Rubens
Clematis montana Rubens
Clematis montana Rubens
Clematis montana Rubens
Very disappointed. Never recovered, even though it had been planted in a well-protected garden.
Ycel(lesjardins), 21/10/2024
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Clematis montana 'Rubens' is perhaps the most famous of mountain clematis. It is vigorous, floriferous, and beautifully coloured. This variety develops long stems capable of climbing up to the tops of small trees. Its pink flowering is so abundant in spring that it almost covers its young vegetation. Beautiful like wild roses, its flowers emit a pleasant fragrance with notes of vanilla and biscuits. This hardy climber is made for large spaces in romantic or English gardens. It will thrive in full sun or partial shade, in moist, deep, fertile soil.
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Clematis 'Rubens', also known as C. montana var. rubens, is a semi-woody and climbing perennial plant, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. This variety is distinguished by its young purple leaves, its slightly later flowering, and its abundance of modest-sized flowers. It is a vigorous variety, which will reach 6 to 7m (20 to 23ft) in height in a few years, with a minimum spread of 3m² (10ft²). This variety is derived from C. montana, native to the Himalayas, an excellent garden plant widely planted in many of our regions. It does not require pruning, or only above a height of 2m (7ft), after flowering.
Clematis 'Rubens' bears simple, small flowers, 4 to 6 cm (2in) in diameter. They bloom in abundance in May. The bisexual flowers are grouped in axillary clusters of 1 to 5 flowers on long pedicels. They appear on the previous year's branches. They have 4 rounded to oval tepals, gracefully open in a star shape with a yellow stamen centre. Their colour is a tender pink lightly tinged with lilac, fading a little over time. Their light fragrance holds notes of vanilla and cloves. The flowering is followed by decorative feathery fruits, which are a greyish-silvery hue. The leaves are simple and palmate, with irregularly toothed edges. They are prominently coloured purple when young, then turn bronze, and finally olive-green. The deciduous foliage falls in autumn. This clematis clings to the support or host plant through voluble petioles, transformed into tendrils.Â
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Plant Clematis 'Rubens' in the company of climbing roses to extend the flowering period of walls and pergolas until the end of summer. The clematis genus is rich in diversity, with varieties available in all colours, shapes, and sizes. They are suitable for every gardener, from experienced to beginner. They will give your garden a romantic and bohemian touch. 'Rubens' will be magnificent in front of the house, for example, entwined around a wrought iron fence. It will welcome visitors with its romantic and fragrant flowering.Â
Avoid use of excessive fertiliser, as this stimulates foliage growth at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch in order to avoid excessive moisture that causes wilt.
Clematis montana Rubens in pictures
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Plant in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained, well-tilled soil that is sufficiently fertile. Plant at a depth of 5cm (2in), with the root ball placed diagonally or even lying on the ground. The head should be in the sun (or partial shade) and the base in the shade. You can place a flat tile in front of the stump or use ground cover plants to provide the necessary shade. It should remain moist in summer, although after a few years, the clematis can tolerate some drought. Cover the base with a small mound of soil to encourage new shoots. After planting, prune the stems to 30cm (12in) above a pair of buds. Train the stems loosely to help the plant climb on its own.
Pruning afterwards should only involve removing dead or damaged stems, either in late winter or after flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.