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Why we like this plant
If you’re drawn to vintage tones and soft, romantic planting, ‘Marjorie’ is your dream climber. Its flowers have a unique, faded elegance that sets it apart from bolder clematis varieties, and it’s perfect for softening walls, trellises or arches with a dreamy cascade of spring colour. Tough, fast-growing and beautifully different, it’s a great choice for anyone who wants a low-fuss plant with maximum charm.
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About this plant
Clematis montana 'Marjorie' is a stunning deciduous climber that offers something a little different from the classic montana group. Its semi-double flowers are a soft pinkish-cream with a greenish-bronze tint, giving them a vintage, almost watercolour-like quality. Flowering in late spring, it covers trellises, arches, or pergolas in a mass of subtle colour and soft fragrance. New foliage emerges with a bronze flush, adding further appeal before maturing to green. It's vigorous, hardy and ideal for gardeners who want something elegant, yet reliable.
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Key features
- Unique semi-double flowers with pink and green tones
- Bronze-tinged new foliage in spring
- Free-flowering and fast-growing
- Softly scented blooms
- Excellent for walls, fences, and arches
- Low maintenance
- Hardy and suitable for UK gardens
- Early season colour and interest
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 600–800cm | Spread: 200–300cm
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Growth
habitQuick to climb, it weaves easily up trellis, pergolas, or through shrubs, forming a cascading curtain of soft flowers and foliage.
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Moisture
Moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenIdeal for vertical structures or weaving through larger shrubs or small trees.
Planting guide
Plant with the crown just below soil level, in well-drained soil. Provide a structure to climb on, and mulch around the base to keep roots cool. Shade the roots but let the plant reach into the sun.
Care tips
Water during dry spells in the first year, feed with a general fertiliser in spring, and lightly prune after flowering if needed. Mulch annually to retain moisture and improve soil.
Winter care
Requires little winter attention. Simply prune lightly after flowering to control its size or remove dead growth.