The Highlights
Flower Colour: Pure white, star-shaped flowers with yellow stamens
Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer (May–June)
Height & Spread: 4–8 m high × 3–5 m spread
Foliage: Mid-green deciduous leaves
Hardiness: RHS H5 – Hardy throughout much of the UK
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
Pruning Group: Clematis Pruning Group 1 (light pruning after flowering)
All our Clematis montana ‘Alba’ are supplied in 3L deep pots, trained up 90 cm canes, and delivered with at least 50 cm of healthy top growth, ready to plant and thrive.
Why Choose Clematis montana ‘Alba’ for Your Garden?
Clematis montana ‘Alba’ is a vigorous and floriferous climber prized for its abundant pure white flowers that cover the plant in late spring and early summer. Its blooms have a gentle, sweet fragrance and create a stunning early-season display over walls, fences, pergolas, or arches.
This deciduous Montana clematis is perfect for gardeners seeking dramatic vertical impact with minimal maintenance. Its dense coverage also provides a natural screen or backdrop for shrubs and other climbers, and its early flowering period adds colour when many other climbers have yet to bloom.
Ideal for:
Covering walls, fences, pergolas, and garden structures
Scrambling through trees or over sheds for a naturalised effect
Creating spectacular vertical interest in cottage and informal gardens
Pairing with late-flowering climbers to extend seasonal impact
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collects from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24-hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10 am Monday will be dispatched Thursday
Orders made after 10 am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday
Growing Tips
Planting Location
Prefers full sun to partial shade. For best flowering, plant where the top growth receives sun while the roots remain shaded.
Soil
Thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged ground and heavy clay.
Pruning
As a Group 1 clematis, ‘Alba’ requires only light pruning immediately after flowering — mainly to remove straggly growth and keep the plant tidy.
Support
Needs strong support such as a trellis, fence, pergola, or arch. Tie young shoots in gently with soft ties to ensure even coverage and establish a balanced framework.
The Highlights
Flower Colour: Pure white, star-shaped flowers with yellow stamens
Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer (May–June)
Height & Spread: 4–8 m high × 3–5 m spread
Foliage: Mid-green deciduous leaves
Hardiness: RHS H5 – Hardy throughout much of the UK
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
Pruning Group: Clematis Pruning Group 1 (light pruning after flowering)
All our Clematis montana ‘Alba’ are supplied in 3L deep pots, trained up 90 cm canes, and delivered with at least 50 cm of healthy top growth, ready to plant and thrive.
Why Choose Clematis montana ‘Alba’ for Your Garden?
Clematis montana ‘Alba’ is a vigorous and floriferous climber prized for its abundant pure white flowers that cover the plant in late spring and early summer. Its blooms have a gentle, sweet fragrance and create a stunning early-season display over walls, fences, pergolas, or arches.
This deciduous Montana clematis is perfect for gardeners seeking dramatic vertical impact with minimal maintenance. Its dense coverage also provides a natural screen or backdrop for shrubs and other climbers, and its early flowering period adds colour when many other climbers have yet to bloom.
Ideal for:
Covering walls, fences, pergolas, and garden structures
Scrambling through trees or over sheds for a naturalised effect
Creating spectacular vertical interest in cottage and informal gardens
Pairing with late-flowering climbers to extend seasonal impact
Delivery
We use DX to deliver your plants straight to your door.
DX collects from us every Tuesday and Thursday using their 24-hour tracked service.
Orders made after 10 am Monday will be dispatched Thursday
Orders made after 10 am Thursday will be dispatched the following Tuesday
Growing Tips
Planting Location
Prefers full sun to partial shade. For best flowering, plant where the top growth receives sun while the roots remain shaded.
Soil
Thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged ground and heavy clay.
Pruning
As a Group 1 clematis, ‘Alba’ requires only light pruning immediately after flowering — mainly to remove straggly growth and keep the plant tidy.
Support
Needs strong support such as a trellis, fence, pergola, or arch. Tie young shoots in gently with soft ties to ensure even coverage and establish a balanced framework.
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