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Clematis montana 'Alexander'

White flowers (quite large for a montana) with creamy white anthers and a very sweet scent. This variety can take a few years to start flowering well, planting in a sunny position will keep the waiting to a minimum and also ensure maximum scent. Collected from N. India by Colonel R.D. Alexander and introduced by Jim Fisk in 1961.

Fragrant:	Yes
Approximate height: The heights given here are for guidance only. Much depends on the growing conditions of individual specimens.	7.0 - 10.0 metres
Flowering period(s): Warning: the months here are approximate for the northern hemisphere: users south of the equator should add approximately 6 months so that July becomes January etc.	May Jun
Aspect:	Sunny
USDA zones: Warning: the zones given here are USDA zones for guidance only. Canadian zones are slightly different!	7 8 9
Pruning:	No pruning (Group 1)
Country of origin:	India
Parentage: (s) = seed parent	Selected natural form of montana
Other name(s):	'Alexander'
Further detail:	Flower diameter: 6cm Tepals: 4