Rubens Clematis

Clematis Rubens (Clematis montana 'Rubens') is a Chinese species that produces masses of soft mauvy pink 2.5-inch flowers that look very attractive against the dark bronze-green foliage. It was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit!

The first Clematis to bloom each year, the Rubens Clematis has a vanilla-like scent that is absolutely unforgettable! Rubens is a gorgeous climber that needs a supporting structure to grow properly but it also looks beautiful growing through large trees or conifers and can obtain a height of over 20-25 feet! That chainlink fence will no longer be an eyesore!

Snip a few blooms for bouquets without worrying you'll deprive your pollinators of their nectar resource! Rubens Clematis is a reliable performer once established, though it takes a season or two to get going, so have some patience. Very hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 9, these climbing flowering vines only spread 4-6 feet in width.

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Key Features & Benefits:

• Abundant Blossoms: Produces a multitude of delicate pink flowers that often cover the foliage beneath.
• Sweet Vanilla Fragrance: Emits a delightful vanilla scent, enhancing the sensory experience of your garden.
• Vigorous Climbing Habit: Rapidly ascends trellises, arbors, fences, and walls, adding vertical interest to your garden.
• Extended Bloom Period: Blooms profusely in early summer, with flowers transitioning from mauvish-pink to pastel pink hues.
• Attracts Pollinators: Draws butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial Pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers.

Garden and Landscape Applications

Fantastic flowering backdrops that add height and butterflies to your sun and part sun gardens! These charming Clematis pump out blooms from late spring to early summer and smother the entire vine and anything else they climb all over! Looking fantastic mixed with Roses, climbing over a trellis, or filling out the railings on a sunny staircase.

When not given a Pergola or Rock wall to climb on, Rubens becomes a clambering groundcover and acts as pretty flowering 'living mulch' that mingles around and between other flowering shrubs, rambles down retaining walls, or covers a hard-to-mow hillside or slope in pretty mauvy pink blooms. Even balconies can enjoy this Clematis in large planters and train the vines to climb around for shade and privacy!

Clematis Care & Maintenance

Clematis care is easy! Fantastic in full sun and partial shade, just provide these deciduous vines with rich, porous, alkaline soil that has plenty of room for the roots to spread. Plant yours with Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong root system symbiotic support.

The best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded and cool, so apply generous mulch or a shallow-rooted ground cover near the base of the vine.

After a few years, Clematis appreciate being divided to improve vigor and reduce competition.

• Pruning Group 1: Flowers only on old wood (previous year). Prune immediately after spring flowering. They do not take well to hard pruning.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth.
• Mulching: Maintain a 3-4 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Support: Ensure the plant has adequate sturdy structure to climb, preventing damage and promoting optimal growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rubens Clematis

When does the Rubens Clematis bloom?

It blooms in early summer, with flowers starting as mauve-pink and fading to pastel pink.

How tall can this Clematis grow?

As a vigorous climber, it can reach significant heights, depending on the support provided.

Is Rubens Clematis suitable for shaded areas?

Yes, it thrives in both full sun and partial shade, making it versatile for various garden spots.

Does Rubens Clematis require a lot of maintenance?

Once established, it requires minimal maintenance beyond regular watering, occasional pruning, and support.

Will Rubens attract pollinators to my garden?

Absolutely! The fragrant flowers are a magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.

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