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Looking for the best clematis montana for your New Zealand garden? Whether you’re creating a lush privacy screen, brightening up a dull fence, or seeking a statement climber for your pergola, Clematis montana varieties are beloved for their vigorous growth, fragrant spring blooms, and hardiness. These versatile climbers thrive in our variable conditions and require minimal maintenance once established. But with so many beautiful cultivars available, how do you choose the best clematis montana for your landscape? Below, we’ll showcase top varieties, offer growing tips, and help you select the perfect plant to suit your needs.

Nestegis montana narrow green leaves on a tree.

Nestegis montana (Narrow-Leaved Maire)

Nestegis montana is a hardy and attractive native tree of New Zealand, known for its upright growth habit and glossy green foliage. This evergreen tree is ideal for native revegetation projects, shelter planting, or as a feature specimen in larger gardens.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 13.50 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Native
Clematis montana 'Rubens' pink flower with purple-green foliage.

Clematis montana 'Rubens'

Clematis montana 'Rubens' is a vigorous and stunning deciduous climber known for its profusion of soft pink, vanilla-scented flowers in spring. The blooms contrast beautifully with the bronze-tinged foliage, creating an impressive display on fences, pergolas, and trellises.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 7.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Orange 'Best Seedless'

The 'Best Seedless' Orange is a superb variety prized for its deliciously sweet, seedless fruit and easy-to-peel skin. Perfect for New Zealand...

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Clematis montana 'Freda' pink flowers.
Clematis montana rubens 'Freda'

Clematis montana rubens 'Freda' is a compact deciduous climber producing masses of rich deep pink flowers in late spring. The blooms are set against...

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Clematis montana 'Mayleen'

Clematis montana 'Mayleen' is a vigorous deciduous climber prized for its masses of fragrant pink flowers and attractive bronze tinted new foliage...

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Masses of Clematis montana 'Elizabeth' pink flowers.
Clematis montana 'Elizabeth'

Clematis montana 'Elizabeth' is grown for its masses of fragrant and showy flowers. This deciduous vine features mauve-pink flowers which fade to a...

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Clematis montana 'Marjorie' flowers.
Clematis montana 'Marjorie'

Clematis montana 'Marjorie' is a vigorous deciduous climber prized for its profusion of semi-double, soft pink flowers in late spring. Each bloom...

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Clematis 'Snowflake' growing on a fence and featuring masses of white flowers and lush, green foliage.
Clematis montana 'Snowflake'

Clematis montana 'Snowflake' is a vigorous, fast-growing climber that produces a breathtaking display of fragrant, pure white flowers in late spring...

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Clematis montana climber growing up a trellis with masses of elegant, pink flowers.
Clematis montana

Clematis montana is a very hardy and vigorous climber that produces masses of light pink flowers from spring through summer. The foliage is dark...

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Clematis integrifolia plant with blue flowers and lush green foliage.
Clematis integrifolia

Clematis integrifolia is a hardy and compact clematis variety prized for its nodding, bell shaped blue flowers that bloom from late spring through...

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Clematis 'Gillian Blades'

Clematis 'Gillian Blades' is an elegant deciduous climber prized for its large white flowers and refined garden presence. The blooms create a fresh...

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Clematis 'Warszawska Nike'

Clematis 'Warszawska Nike' is a vigorous deciduous climber renowned for its large velvety deep purple flowers with contrasting golden stamens...

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Clematis 'John Warren' pink and white flowers.
Clematis 'John Warren'

Clematis 'John Warren' is a striking clematis variety admired for its large, star shaped flowers with lilac pink petals and striking magenta veining...

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Clematis 'Lincoln Star'

Clematis 'Lincoln Star' is an attractive deciduous climber valued for its large pink flowers, each highlighted by a deeper central bar that creates a...

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Clematis 'Honora' dark pink flower.
Clematis 'Honora'

Clematis 'Honora' is a beautiful deciduous climber admired for its large lavender purple flowers with creamy white stamens that bloom from summer...

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Clematis 'Sweet Heart' white flowers.
Clematis 'Sweet Heart'

Clematis 'Sweet Heart' is grown for its exquisite flowers. It produces masses of showy, pink flowers from spring through summer. The foliage is...

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Clematis 'Vagabond' purple flower.
Clematis 'Vagabond'

Clematis 'Vagabond' is grown for its exquisite flowers. It produces showy, dark purple flowers en masse from spring through summer. The foliage is...

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Clematis 'Elsa Spath' purple and pink flower.
Clematis 'Elsa Spath'

Clematis 'Elsa Spath' is a classic large flowering clematis prized for its stunning violet blue blooms with striking red anthers. Flowering from late...

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Clematis 'Fireworks'

Clematis 'Fireworks' is a spectacular deciduous climbing vine admired for its very large violet purple flowers highlighted with vivid crimson bars...

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Clematis 'Louise Rowe' pink flowers.
Clematis 'Louise Rowe'

Clematis 'Louise Rowe' is grown for its pretty and decadent flowers. It produces showy, lavender-pink flowers from spring through summer. The foliage...

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Clematis 'Andromeda'

Clematis 'Andromeda' is an elegant deciduous climber valued for its large, pale pink and white flowers and refined climbing habit. The striking...

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Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' pink flowers and lush green foliage.
Clematis 'Ville de Lyon'

Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' is a vigorous deciduous climber celebrated for its large carmine red flowers with contrasting golden stamens that bloom from...

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Clematis 'Josephine'

Clematis 'Josephine' is an elegant deciduous climber prized for its large double flowers in soft pink to mauve tones. The layered blooms create an...

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Clematis Ken Donson growing against a wall with blue flowers.
Clematis 'Ken Donson'

Clematis 'Ken Donson' is an attractive deciduous climber valued for its large, richly coloured flowers and vigorous climbing habit. The striking...

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Clematis jackmanii superba growing on a fence with purple flowers.
Clematis jackmanii 'Superba'

Clematis jackmanii 'Superba' is a classic and much loved clematis variety known for its large, velvety purple flowers that bloom profusely from mid...

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Clematis 'Multi Blue' flower.
Clematis 'Multi Blue'

Clematis 'Multi Blue' is grown for its interesting flowers. It produces showy, double flowers which have varying shades of blue from spring through...

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Clematis 'Henryi' white flowers with green foliage growing on a trellis.
Clematis 'Henryi'

Clematis 'Henryi' is a magnificent large flowering clematis that produces showy pure white blooms with striking golden stamens. Flowering from late...

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Clematis 'Pink Champagne' two-tone pink flowers.
Clematis 'Pink Champagne'

Clematis 'Pink Champagne' is grown for its outstanding flowers. It produces masses of large and showy, two-toned pink flowers through spring and...

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Clematis durandii purple flowers.
Clematis 'Durandii'

Clematis 'Durandii' is a striking clematis variety renowned for its large, velvety, deep blue flowers that bloom over a long summer season. Unlike...

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Clematis armandii white flowers.
Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii is a vigorous, evergreen climber admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of fragrant white flowers in early spring. Native...

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Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'

Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' is an attractive deciduous climber valued for its large soft pink flowers and dependable flowering performance. The broad...

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Clematis 'HF-Young' blue flowers.
Clematis 'HF Young'

Clematis 'HF Young' is grown for its beautiful and showy flowers. The large flowers are mid-blue and produced en masse through spring and summer. The...

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Nestegis montana (Narrow-Leaved Maire)

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What Makes the Best Clematis Montana?

When searching for the best clematis montana, consider fragrance, flower colour, flowering time, and suitability for your space. All clematis montana offer masses of spring flowers and lush green foliage, but subtle differences can help you pick the perfect match. Classic pinks, bold whites, and even double-flowered forms each have their own charm. Most grow best with roots in the shade and vines in the sun, making them ideal for part-shaded south-facing walls or fences.

Top Varieties to Grow

Growing and Caring for Clematis Montana

To enjoy the best clematis montana performance, plant in well-drained, fertile soil with roots shaded by mulch, low groundcovers, or a thick layer of compost. Train your climber up wires, fences, or trees. These robust climbers bloom best on old wood, so prune lightly after flowering to control size without removing next year’s buds. Clematis montana generally requires little feeding—an annual handful of slow-release fertilizer in spring is enough.

Why Choose Clematis Montana for New Zealand Gardens?

The best clematis montana varieties bring reliable, powerful flowering, subtle fragrance, and effortless beauty to all sorts of garden settings. Consider planting alongside spring-flowering bulbs or evergreens for a succession of interest. With its rapid coverage and adaptability, Clematis montana is a practical and delightful addition to any garden from Auckland to Invercargill.

Explore our range and enjoy season-after-season of showstopping spring blooms with these superb choices for the best clematis montana in New Zealand.

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