Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Raised by Jackmans in 1958, Clematis montana var. rubens 'Elizabeth' holds its own against modern varieties and has been given the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Its satiny, pale pink, vanilla-scented flowers are borne from late spring to early summer, contrasting beautifully with the bronze-tinged, dark green foliage. A vigorous grower, it will quickly cover large supports such as pergolas or walls.

Grow Clematis montana var. rubens 'Elizabeth' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Like all early-flowering clematis, Clematis montana var. rubens 'Elizabeth' falls into Pruning Group One. Simply remove dead or damaged growth after flowering.

Plant calendar

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Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Pruneyesyes

Clematis ‘Elizabeth’ and wildlife

Clematis ‘Elizabeth’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Clematis ‘Elizabeth’ poisonous?

Clematis ‘Elizabeth’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Clematis 'Elizabeth'
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