Clematis montana Marjorie

A very pretty montana clematis with double, narrow petals, Clematis montana Marjorie
is a very large, vigorous, deciduous climber with a bushy habit, which will need support. The typical, tripartite clematis leaves have a bronze tint. Double, peach-pink and cream flowers with narrow petals are prolifically produced from May to June. Clematis montana Marjorie should be planted quite deeply (2-3 ½ ”/5-8cm) to encourage shoots from the base, and the base of the plant should be covered by other plants or a layer of stones or gravel. Needs minimal pruning, but if it gets out of hand it can simply be sheared down.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any moisture-retentive but well drained, alkaline to neutral soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Late spring in particular
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 13-26’ (4-8m) Spread: 8-13’ (2.5-4mm) in 2-5 years

Photo by Wilrooij and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.