Clematis montana Broughton Star

Common Name:
Anemone Clematis

Description:
Clematis montana 'Broughton Star' is a vigorous deciduous climbing plant renowned for its masses of semi-double soft pink flowers that smother the vine throughout spring. The blooms feature layered petals with a delicate silvery-pink sheen and are lightly fragrant, creating a romantic cottage garden appearance. Emerging bronze-tinted foliage matures to fresh green, providing an attractive backdrop to the profuse floral display. This fast-growing clematis is ideal for covering fences, pergolas, archways, and large trellises, bringing vertical colour and seasonal softness to the garden. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it performs best in full sun to part shade with cool, well-drained root conditions. Once established, it is relatively hardy and low maintenance, making it an excellent choice for larger spaces and informal garden settings.

Form:
Climber

Mature Size:
Height: 6–9 m
Width: 3–5 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Soft pink
Silvery pink

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Deciduous
Perennial
Scented flowers
Suitable for Screening

Toxicity:
Toxic if ingested by humans and pets. Sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Companion Plants:
Climbing roses
Wisteria
Lavender
Hellebores
Camellias
Foxgloves
Nepeta
Hydrangeas