Clematis, Montana Clematis, Early Small-flowered Clematis 'Pink Perfection'

Clematis montana var rubens

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Clematis (KLEM-uh-tiss)
Synonym
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Flower Fragrance
Slightly Fragrant
Patent Information
Group
Montana
Bloom Shape
Single
Pruning Groups
Group 1 - Spring bloomers; no pruning
Bloom Diameter
Medium - 2 to 5 inches (5 to 12 cm)
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pelham, New Hampshire

Croton On Hudson, New York

Portland, Oregon

West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Pelham, NH | May 2010 | positive

I had read of someone growing a Montana clematis up a lilac bush, and thought it was a great idea. Unfortunately I didn't take into cons...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | May 2008 | positive

This is by far the most vigorous of four types of clematis plants we bought about two years ago. It is producing lots of flowers between ...Read More

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