Clematis 'Starlet'

With modern breeding out of Japan, this Montana Clematis has a lot going for it. The dusty pink flowers open in profusion and are followed by handsome seed heads. It is a more compact Montana and the leaves turn coppery red in autumn, this colouring is best in cool climates. Each bloom is 4-7cm across.

The flowers of Clematis montana 'Starlet' open from around October and last well. They creep then leap; the first year or two will be impressive but by the second or third they will be in full flight.

Clematis Montana are fast and furious! They flower for an age and are easy to grow and care for. They boast strong disease resistance and are Pruning Group One, so no regular maintenance is required, you only need trim them if they get too big or leggy after flowering.

Montana Clematis are commonly known as the Mountain Clematis as they hail from the mountains of China and the Himalayas up to a 4000 metres. The are deciduous, becoming losing their leaves in winter.

Clematis make a statement of beauty without being overpowering. They are easy to grow and ideal for beginners, requiring little in the way of care and offering a bountiful rewards.

As a rule of thumb, Clematis tend grow well where Roses grow well. They are also excellent in combination. You can use similar colours for a lovely blend or create some drama with complimentary shades. In fact, Clematis intermingle well with many plants - trees and shrubs especially as they can be used for climbing in a beautiful symbiosis. They are so versatile, you can even grow them in pots.

The old saying is to plant your Clematis so their 'head' is in the sun and their 'feet' are in the shade. In other words, they like their root zone to be cool and protected while their tendrils enjoy the sunshine. In exposed positions this can be achieved with mulch and or by using other plants to shield the roots from the sun. The plant should be allowed to grow up into a sunny position.

Clematis can be trained to grow on a trellis, fence, through trees and shrubs, along pergolas or any where you like! They will need something a centimetre or less to twine around in order to climb. They are so versatile, you can even use them as a ground cover.

To perform at their best, Clematis should be fertilised well. Use a Rose Fertiliser every three months or so when they are actively growing.
Grow Clematis in humus rich, moist, well drained soil. They need good drainage or the roots will rot. Plant Clematis so they will receive around six hours sun a day and shield from the hot afternoon rays. You can even choose to grow your Clematis in pots. The longer they have to establish, the more generous they will become.

Supplied as: Pots
Size: 10 cm