More pictures, easier to make a new post.
I didn't expect the reaction it got. I'm that used to seeing it, you forget how monstrous it is. Turns out when getting closer its 3 stems not 2. Obligatory banana for scale.
Bonus pics of the cotoneaster (no idea which type) 3 plants in total, that the clematis was trying to grow over. Its around 32 – 34 years old. Used to be taller & more dense at the top, but i had to wobble around on the top step of a 6ft ladder a few years ago to take the height down.
I know some of them are invasive, however this one has behaved and stayed in the garden where she planted it.
by gfZw0
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Clematis montana Rubens, single plant, 18 – 20 years old. I am located in the UK, South Yorkshire. Zone 8b
It gets sun on the back early morning, the front get sun from about 11am until 6 or 7pm. I think its so old now, not even full sun can stop it. Or maybe full sun is the reason it flowers to much?
It normally starts flowering late April (if its mild) until June. Maybe odd flowers popping up after June.
Bare in winter, then out of nowhere its green and flowering.
I asked if she prunes it, she said very rarely. Only if it get out hand growing on the other shrubs. Mainly just keeps it contained on the left and right.
Its pretty dense on the fence, probably lots of old dead wood, she should have removed and the new is sat on top of the old, but it seems happy enough.
I freaking love the banana for scale. Your clematis is gorgeous!
Garden goals
Absolutely brilliant
Thank you for the bonus pictures. LOVE THIS CLEMATIS!