Clematis montana Starlight

Common Name:
Green Eyes Clematis

Description:
Clematis montana 'Green Eyes' is a vigorous deciduous climber renowned for its profusion of double white flowers, each approximately 5 cm in diameter, that fade to a soft green as they mature. Blooming in early spring, this cultivar offers a spectacular display, making it an excellent choice for covering fences, trellises, or pergolas. In Melbourne's climate, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soils. Minimal pruning is required; simply remove dead or weak stems after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth.

Form:

• Climber

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: up to 6 m

• Width: 2–3 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White fading to Green

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Bee Attracting

• Bird Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Trellises and Pergolas

• Low Maintenance

• Fast Growing

• Decorative Seed Heads

Toxicity:

• May cause skin irritation upon contact

• Harmful if ingested by humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Rosa spp. (Climbing Roses)

• Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle)

• Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria)

• Jasminum officinale (Common Jasmine)

• Passiflora caerulea (Blue Passionflower)