CLEMATIS montana 'Marjorie'

Commonly known as Virgin's bower

Semi-double flowering form with creamy pink sepals and a centre of large salmon-pink stamens, late flowering
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Purple tint on young foliage.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Creamy pink with yellow anthers
  • Height
    5-7m (16-23ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Climber
    Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    Vigorous, early-flowering climber
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
    Shade roots and base. Best grown in full sun to bring out true colours.

CLEMATIS montana 'Marjorie'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Prune to allotted space after flowering to encourage new growth for next season's flowers.
    Pests & Diseases
    cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. UK. Miss Marjorie Free
  • Flower Shape
    Double
    Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
    Flowers to 6cm (2½in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Incised
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    Skin irritant
    People
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Slug Pellets
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Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
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Slate Plant Labels
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