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Clematis montana 'Giant Star®'Old Man's Beard

Hardy Shrub

What is Hardy Shrub?
Woody plant, usually having a permanent framework of branches.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.

£44.99

large, semi-double flowers that bloom in soft pink hues

excellent for covering pergolas, walls, and fences or for climbing through trees

twining leaf stalks and lush dark green foliage

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Height Up to 10m (394in)
Spread Up to 6m (236in)

Hardy Shrub

patiowalls and fencescottage gardens

sun or semi shadeshade

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Description

Clematis montana 'Giant Star' is a robust deciduous climber known for its impressive display of large, semi-double flowers that bloom in soft pink hues, accented by delicate notes of vanilla. This variety is particularly well-suited for adorning expansive structures, as it produces a stunning array of blossoms in spring, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere.

The plant features a climbing habit characterized by twining leaf stalks and lush dark green foliage, with young leaves exhibiting a subtle purple tint. Each flower measures approximately 10 cm (4 in) across, showcasing a blend of soft pink and pale salmon tones, complemented by yellow anthers. Blooming occurs from April to May, attracting a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, which enhances its appeal in any garden setting.

Clematis montana 'Giant Star' thrives in full sun to partial shade, with a preference for cool, shaded roots. It adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, loam, sand, or clay, and is hardy in the UK, tolerating temperatures as low as -20°C. This climber requires minimal pruning, typically only after flowering to manage size or remove dead wood, and can reach heights of up to 1000 cm (394 in) with a spread of 600 cm (236 in), making it an excellent choice for covering pergolas, walls, and fences or for climbing through trees.

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KC4978)

How to Grow
Pot up clematis plants and grow them on until large enough to plant in their final positions. When planting clematis, choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant the climber deeply in moist, fertile, well drained soil. Position the top of the rootball at a depth of 7.5cm (3") below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost. Train clematis plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a freestanding climbing frame.

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Feed and water frequently throughout the growing season. This variety of clematis flowers in early spring on the previous year's growth. Pruning should be undertaken in summer, after flowering. When pruning Clematis armandii, remove any damaged or dead stems entirely before cutting back the remaining stems to a pair of healthy buds to maintain the plant within it's alloted space. In spring, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant in order to protect the roots and conserve soil moisture.
Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

  • Red - £9.99.
  • Purple - £2.99.

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