If you are looking for a great fast easy to grow vine with tons of flowers, then check our Montana Pink Clematis. Know as “Granma’s vine” or "mailbox vine." This easy to grow vine is maintenance free. It has really not pests or disease. It is great to add color to your mailbox or if you want a fast growing trellis plant then this is your go to! DECIDUOUS PLANT, SO IN WINTER IT LOSES ITS LEAVES!! IF YOU ORDER FROM NOVEMBER TO MARCH IT MAY ARRIVE WITH NO LEAVES!!!!!!! BUT IT IS NOT DEAD!!!!!! IT WILL LEAF OUT USUALLY AROUND FIRST OF MARCH!!!!!!!!! AND BLOOMS THERE AFTER!
Clematis is delicate vine which actually is very strong and study once it is established. It thrives in full sun and part shade, so its uses are expanded for most landscapes. You have sun, shade, or both which can be a bonus with Clematis. Clematis is quite hardy and take cold all the way to zone 3 as well as heat to zone 9.
Best paired on fences, arbors, and large trellis Montana Ruben's will go and go for 20-40’, making an excellent cover. Remember Clematis love their faces in the sun, but their feet in the shade. Mulch extra heavy to keep roots cool and moist. The more you trim, the better the blooming of your Clematis.
Plant Highlight
• Growing Zone: 3-9
• Plant Brand: Clematis
• Botanical Name: Clematis Montana var. ‘Rubes’
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: Pink to dark pink
• Flower Fragrance: Sweet Vanilla
• Fall Color: Green to dormant
• Type: Perennial Vine – deciduous
• Mature Height: 20-40’
• Mature Width: 6-15’
• Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
• Exposure: Sun or part shade
• Soil Needs: Moist well drained, needs moisture
• Water Needs: Occasionally, like moisture
• Pollinator Friendly: Bees and Butterflies
• Resistant: Deer
• Pruning Needs: Spring shaping before spring growth begins
