Cactus Jackfruit is a Clematis montana, commonly called Mountain clematis · Anemone clematis · Himalayan clematis.
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Cactus Jackfruit Clematis montana
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About this plant
Common name
Mountain clematis · Anemone clematis · Himalayan clematis
Scientific name
Clematis montana
Sun
Full sun to partial shade; keep roots cool and shaded
Water
Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist, not soggy
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained; neutral to alkaline
Nickname
Cactus Jackfruit
Pet safety
No — toxic to cats and dogs if ingested
Difficulty
Moderate
Fun facts
- It belongs to pruning group 1 — it flowers on old wood, so it needs no routine pruning beyond tidying after flowering.
- The cultivar 'Rubens' has pink, chocolate-scented flowers and has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
- A happy plant can climb 12 metres and completely cloak a shed, wall, or small tree in a single season.
- After flowering it produces silky, feathery seed heads that persist into autumn and catch the light.
Photos
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