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Clematis montana Rubens

Clematis montana Rubens

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Very disappointed. Never recovered, even though it had been planted in a well-protected garden.

Ycel(lesjardins), 21/10/2024

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A variety of clematis celebrated for its vigour and spectacular spring flowering. Its pale-pink flowers with a golden heart are lightly and pleasantly scented, blooming on young foliage that is initially purple and then bronze. Reaching a height of 6m (20ft), this climber is as generous as it is easy to cultivate. It is excellent on a trellis, a staircase railing, a pergola, or in a hedge.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
6 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, October to December
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Description

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.

 

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. 

 

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. 

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.

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Clematis montana Rubens (Flowering) Flowering
Clematis montana Rubens (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 6 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, Sweet and spicy with hints of vanilla.
Fruit colour grey

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Clematis

Species

montana

Cultivar

Rubens

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1011292

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Planting and care

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.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, October to December
Type of support Arbour, Tree

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Fertile, deep, and well-drained.

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning afterwards should only involve removing dead or damaged stems, either in late winter or after flowering.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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