
Aspect
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Flowers
May, June
Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil
About this plant
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Description
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Why we like it
Specs & details
The particulars
- Botanical name
- Clematis montana ‘Rubens Superba’
- Common name
- Clematis montana 'Rubens Superba'
- Supplied as
- 3 litre pot
- Flowering period
- May, June
- Habit
- This clematis climbs quickly and gracefully by twining leaf stalks, making it perfect for vertical structures or winding through other plants.
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Aspect
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil type
- Fertile, well-drained soil
- Moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Position
- Against walls, fences, or pergolas
Planting & care
Help it thrive
Planting guide
Plant with the crown 5–8cm below soil level in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep the roots cool by mulching or planting low ground cover around the base. Provide a sturdy support for it to climb and train the stems as they grow.
Care tips
Prune after flowering if necessary to maintain shape. Mulch in spring with compost or well-rotted manure. Water well during dry spells, particularly in the first couple of years after planting.
Winter care
Clematis 'Rubens Superba' is fully hardy and requires minimal winter care. Simply mulch around the base to protect roots and prune lightly in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.

