Vera Clematis Plants

Vera Clematis Plants

'Ello Vera: the faded pink, simple, fragrant flowers of this comely clematis almost cover the plant in May and June. The new leaves are bronze-tinged.
This is a vigorous climber that can race up to 10 metres tall, great for quickly covering walls and pergolas.

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Features

• Flower colour: Pale pink, with greenish stamens
• Flower shape: 4 petals arranged in a cruciform
• Fragrance: Strong
• Repeating: No
• Approximate flowering season: May - June
• Final height and spread: 7-10m x 4m
• Pruning group: 1
• RHS Plants for Pollinators
• Type: Montana

Growing Clematis 'Vera'

Clematis perform best with in deep, moist soil where the soil is shaded and the vines grow into the sun, but montana are tough, tolerate shade and will cope in a northerly aspect facing an open sky, as well as coastal conditions.
Give it plenty of room and a sturdy supporting structure to ramble up (or along) where that you will be able to enjoy the fabulous spring display and fragrance.

Garden Design Ideas

A vigorous variety, grow it it against a dark backdrop so that its pale pink flowers can stand out in the early summer garden. Roses are natural companion plants to clematis. Choose an equally abundant climber to go with it such as iceberg.

History & Trivia

As the name might suggest, Clematis montana come from the hills - the Himalayas to be precise - and their scented flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.

Images supplied by Clematis on the Web.