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Anemone Clematis

Clematis Montana

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Overview

The Anemone Clematis (Clematis montana) is a vigorous climbing vine, flourishing with profuse, fragrant four-petaled flowers, each spanning 2-3 inches across, in late spring to early summer. Its medium green, trifoliate leaves create a lush backdrop. This hardy perennial reaches heights of 20-30 feet and thrives in full sun to part shade. Ideal for trellises and fences, it suits USDA zones 6-9, preferring well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type Vine

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — it is essential to provide it with well-drained soil and a position in full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Vine
Family: Ranunculaceae

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Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — Ideal for trellises and fences, it suits USDA zones 6-9, preferring well-drained soil and moderate watering, image 57

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — in late spring to early summer; vine for full or half

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — fragrant four-petaled flowers; clematis montana can reach impressive lengths of up to 20 to 30 feet

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — textured leaves.<br><br>When integrating Anemone Clematis into a garden setting

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — vertical drama to their garden

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — This hardy perennial reaches heights of 20-30 feet and thrives in full sun to part shade; and, image 56

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — scientifically known as Clematis montana; each spanning 2-3 inches across

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — This hardy perennial reaches heights of 20-30 feet and thrives in full sun to part shade

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — providing a fuller plant and extra resilience in cold weather

Anemone Clematis (Clematis Montana) — each spanning 2-3 inches across; it is essential to provide it with well-drained soil and a position in full sun to

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

Clematis Montana

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