Clematis montana var. rubens 'Tetrarose'

clematis (group 1)

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: May to June
• Flower colour: deep pink
• Other features: N/A
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Fragrant, deep pink flowers with distinctive yellow centres in May and June and bronze-tinted foliage. This vigorous, early flowering clematis produces a mass of flowers up to 9cm (3½in) across. Ideal for a north-facing site, it's best planted close to an entrance or path where the exquisite almond-scented flowers can be appreciated.
  
  
• Garden care: No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
  • Eventual Height: 5m
  • Eventual Spread: 3m
  Clematis montana var. rubens 'Tetrarose' - clematis (group 1) Fragrant, deep pink blooms