Clematis montana Giant Star Pink

Common Name:
Clematis 'Giant Star Pink'

Description:
Clematis montana 'Giant Star Pink' is a vigorous, deciduous climber known for its impressive display of large, star-shaped soft pink flowers that blanket the vine in spring. Each bloom is made up of four slightly overlapping petals with a delicate sheen and a central boss of golden yellow stamens, creating a striking contrast. This cultivar stands out for its larger-than-average flower size within the montana group, making it a showy addition to any vertical garden space. In Melbourne conditions, it performs beautifully when trained along fences, pergolas, or trellises, where it can scramble quickly and provide dense, seasonal coverage. The fresh green foliage emerges in spring and provides a lush backdrop to the masses of blooms. It thrives best in well-drained soil with a cool root zone and top growth exposed to sun or dappled light. Clematis montana 'Giant Star Pink' is low maintenance once established and an excellent choice for creating vertical interest with a romantic, cottage garden aesthetic.

Form:
Climber

Mature Size:
Height: 6–8 metres
Width: 2–3 metres

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Soft Pink
Blush Pink

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Scented flowers
Suitable for Espalier
Suitable for Topiary (trained forms)
Low maintenance once established

Toxicity:
Mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested – may cause stomach upset

Companion Plants:
Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria)
Rosa banksiae (Banksia Rose)
Hydrangea petiolaris
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)
Camellia sasanqua (for shaded root areas)