Elizabeth Clematis Plants

Elizabeth Clematis Plants

'Elizabeth' is a reliable old Clematis favourite. Masses of gorgeous soft pink flowers are produced in late spring by this large, vigorous climber. They have a satin sheen and a subtle vanilla scent (some say chocolate). Young leaves are bronze tinged, ageing to mid-green.

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Garden Design Ideas

Clematis Montana 'Elizabeth' will perform best with its roots in moist, well-drained soil; shade the roots with groundcover plants or woodchip mulch. It'll tolerate all aspects, so she's good for that north facing wall, and does well even in exposed sites. Give it a strong supporting structure to climb up and it'll quickly cover walls, fences or garden structures.

Montana Elizabeth is a fully hardy deciduous perennial in the UK and holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Features

• Flower colour: Soft pink
• Flower shape: Single flowers, with 4 petals arranged in cruciform
• Fragrance: Subtle, sweet vanilla
• Repeating: Occasional
• Approximate flowering season: May - June
• Final height and spread: 10m x 4m
• Type: Montana
• Habit: Climber
• Pruning group 1
• RHS Award of Garden Merit

Plant Care

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.

History & Trivia

Montanas are known as a 'mile-a-minute clematis', due to their vigour. This variety was bred by G Jackman & Son in 1953.

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