Clematis montana Marjorie

The Clematis montana 'Marjorie', an elegant climbing plant that reaches 4m (13ft) in height, bears double flowers, solitary cream pink with yellow anthers, with a subtle vanilla fragrance.

This very vigorous "Queen of the vines" develops tripinnate, deciduous, ovate, dentate medium green leaves, 8cm (3in) long, carried by voluble stems that twine around their support with tendrils. From April to June, double flowers, solitary cream pink with yellow anthers and a subtle vanilla fragrance, 5 to 7cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, grow on the previous year's branches. At the end of flowering, fruits appear with feathery styles, which are very decorative.

The Clematis montana 'Marjorie' likes a clay-siliceous, light, deep, fresh and fertile soil, in a sunny position with the base in shade. Plant ground cover plants to achieve this. Facing East is well suited. Watch out for aphids!

The Clematis montana 'Marjorie' combined with other varieties, or married with a climbing rose perfectly dresses walls, fences, bamboo pyramids or the trunk of a tree.

Tips: Avoid excessive fertilisation that stimulates foliage at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch to avoid excessive moisture that promotes wilt disease.