{"product_id":"rubens-clematis-clematis-montana-rubens","title":"Rubens Clematis - Clematis montana 'Rubens'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRubens Clematis (\u003cem\u003eClematis montana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rubens') is a vigorous, deciduous climber that grows 6m to 8m tall and about 2m wide. In spring it is covered in medium-sized, pale pink, four-petalled flowers, often followed by whiskery seedheads in autumn. It is frost hardy, fast growing and easy going, and it gives a pergola or cottage garden a romantic, old-fashioned look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring masses of pale pink.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-petalled flowers cover the stems in spring, so a bare pergola or fence turns soft pink almost overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a fast grower, which makes it one of the best ways to dress a new arbour, pergola or fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters suit this deciduous vine, which sheds its leaves and restarts each spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn seedheads.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are often followed by whiskery seedheads that give it a second season of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot fussy about soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil is suitable, and it grows well even in alkaline ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and arbours.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant at the base of a sturdy structure that can carry 6m to 8m of growth. In a few seasons it forms a flowering canopy overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFence lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart along a fence fitted with wires or trellis. Annual pruning keeps it in check in smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden supports.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it up a strong support in the middle of a flower bed for a romantic, vintage effect, with low perennials planted around its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rubens Clematis in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sunny, open position with plenty of space to climb. It is frost hardy, and as a deciduous vine from cooler regions it performs best where winters are properly cold, so cool temperate, Mediterranean and warm temperate gardens suit it best. Frost-free subtropical gardens are a poorer match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil is suitable. Clematis perform better with cool roots, so plant groundcovers or low perennials at the base, or mulch generously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for around 12 weeks, until the plant is established. Apply a slow release fertiliser during spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to keep it in check. Annual pruning keeps it to a size a smaller garden can handle, and cutting straight after the spring flowers protects next year's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Rubens Clematis as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a slender young vine on arrival. Give it a wire or trellis from the day it goes in and it will start to climb as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse climbers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eClimbers and groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/frost-tolerant-plants-in-australia\"\u003eFrost tolerant plants in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Rubens get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 6m to 8m tall and 2m wide if left alone. Annual pruning after flowering holds it to a size that a smaller garden can manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after the spring flowers finish. Pruning later in the year removes buds for next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Clematis is irritating and toxic if chewed, so it is not a pet friendly plant. Keep dogs and cats away from the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787199938879,"sku":"CLE-MON-RUBENS-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rubens-clematis-clematis-montana-rubens.jpg?v=1792151770","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/rubens-clematis-clematis-montana-rubens","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}