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Clematis 'Elizabeth'

Small pink, slightly scented, flowers, paler pink in the middle and towards the base. Pale yellow stamens. Some people say the scent is vanilla, others hot chocolate. The variety has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.


Group: Montana group
Fragrant: Yes
Approximate height:  7.0 - 10.0 metres
Flowering period(s):  May Jun
Aspect: Sun or semi-shade
Pruning: No pruning (Group 1)
Raised by: G Jackman & Son
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Date raised:  rb1953 i1953
Other name(s): montana var rubens 'Elizabeth'; montana 'Elizabeth'; montana var rubens 'Scented Form'; Elisabeth (mis-spelling)
Further detail: Flower diameter: 5-6cm
Tepals: 4; obovate to almost elliptic, margin bends upwards