Clematis Species, Virgin's Bower
Clematismontana var. rubens

<h1>Clematis Species, Virgin's Bower<br><i>Clematis</i><i>montana var. rubens</i></h1>

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                            <b>Family: Ranunculaceae</b>
                                    (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)<br>
                                                        <b>Genus: <i>Clematis</i></b>
                                    (KLEM-uh-tiss)<br>
                                        
                            <b>Species: <i>montana var. rubens</i></b>
                            
            
                            Additional cultivar information: (aka Rubens)<br> 
                        
                        
                        
            
                        
                        
                        
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                                                        <P><B>Height</B></P>
                                                                        15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)<BR>
                                                                                                20-30 ft. (6-9 m)<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Spacing</B></P>
                                                                        8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Hardiness</B></P>
                                                                        USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)<BR>
                                                                                                USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)<BR>
                                                                                                USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)<BR>
                                                                                                USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)<BR>
                                                                                                USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)<BR>
                                                                                                USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)<BR>
                                                                                                USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)<BR>
                                                                                                USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Sun Exposure</B></P>
                                                                        Sun to Partial Shade<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Danger</B></P>
                                                                        All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested<BR>
                                                                                                Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Bloom Color</B></P>
                                                                        Pink<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Bloom Time</B></P>
                                                                        Late Spring/Early Summer<BR>
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                                                        <P><B>Other details</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                        <P><B>Propagation Methods</B></P>
                                                                        From softwood cuttings<BR>
                                                                                                From semi-hardwood cuttings<BR>
                                                                                                By simple layering<BR>
                                                                                                By serpentine layering<BR>
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                                                                                            <P><B>Seed Collecting</B></P>
                                                                        N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Flower Fragrance</B></P>
                                                                        Slightly Fragrant<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Patent Information</B></P>
                                                                        Non-patented<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Group</B></P>
                                                                        Montana<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Bloom Shape</B></P>
                                                                        Single<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Pruning Groups</B></P>
                                                                        Group 1 - Spring bloomers; no pruning<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Bloom Diameter</B></P>
                                                                        Small - less than 2 inches (5 cm)<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Foliage Color</B></P>
                                                                        Orange/Apricot<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Bloom Characteristics</B></P>
                                                                        Unknown
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Water Requirements</B></P>
                                                                        Average Water Needs;  Water regularly; do not overwater<BR>
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                                                                                                    <P><B>Where to Grow</B></P>
                                                                        Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone<BR>
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