Clematis montana var. rubens 'Odorata' (Odorata Clematis)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusClematis
Speciesmontana
Varietyrubens
Cultivar'Odorata'
CategoryWoody
TypeVine

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)5 - 30
Height10 m
Spread4 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

CultivationKnown for their vigour the Montana group of Clematis needs support and can easily cover an entire wall in a single growing season.
PestsClematis wilt is caused by the fungus Phoma clematidina with the symptoms evident through wilting leaves, leaf stalks turning black and then with the stems starting to quickly wilt. There are no chemical controls available to treat Clematis Wilt. If an infection is apparent, cut the wilted stems back to the healthy tissue. Tools used should be disinfected thoroughly and removed infected tissue should be destroyed to prevent any further soil or plant infection.
Notable SpecimensThe Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionRosy-pink, 4-petaled flowers with a yellow centre.

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