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Deep claret Large, open star, overlapping petals Repeat flowering June-September Grows to 3m xFrom £18.96
Clematis montana Pink, sweetly scented in a sunny position Flowers: May-June, occasional rClematis Montana 'Marjorie' has spectacular double and semi-double flowers up to 7cm in diameter, appearing in May and June. The petals are a coppery or salmon pink in colour with a cream stripe, distinctively pointed at their tips.
As the plant matures, the colours deepen to shades of orange. Attractive bronzed foliage contrasts beautifully with the blooms to give a spectacular show year on year. Exceptionally disease resistant, Montana 'Marjorie' is a fully hardy deciduous perennial in the UK.
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Great for your garden:
Marjorie will perform best with its roots in deep, moist soil. It is a vigorous climber and prefers full sun, but will tolerate part shade in a south or south-westerly aspect. It will quickly smother a wall or pergola with its attractive bronze foliage. Give it a strong supporting structure to climb up or tree to ramble through and enjoy the show each spring.
Look out for:
Aphids and caterpillars are fond of the young shoots
All clematis can be affected by Clematis slime flux, a bacterial infection of damaged tissue that can kill large specimens almost overnight. Can be pruned out if spotted early.
Blooms can develop a greenish tint in shade/cold weather.
Trivia:
Montana Marjorie is a seedling of Clematis montana 'Wilsonii'. It was raised by Miss Marjorie Free, and brought to market in 1980 by Jim Fisk's (1912-2004) Clematis Nursery, Suffolk.
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