Clematis montana 'Alba'

A large, vigorous climber to 7m plus, with dark green foliage, flowering in late spring and early summer. Scented, white flowers about 4cm across have four broad, rounded petals and cream stamens.

Position: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height: 4-8 metres
Max Spread: 2.5-4 metres
Moisture: Moist but well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Aspect: East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: H5
Cultivation: Plant in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage shoots to grow from below ground level. Good for scrambling up trees in a naturalistic setting.
Propagation: Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings taken from spring to late summer, or by layering from late winter to spring.
Suggested planting locations and garden types: Cottage and informal garden, Wall side borders
Pruning: Pruning (Clematis) Group 1
Pests: May be susceptible to aphids, snails and caterpillars; petals may be eaten by earwigs
Diseases: May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), clematis wilt and clematis slime flux