Clematis montana 'Mayleen' – Pink Scented Mountain Clematis
Clematis montana 'Mayleen' – Pink Scented Mountain Clematis
Clematis montana 'Mayleen' – Pink Scented Mountain Clematis
If you are looking for a climber that combines breathtaking floral impact with an intoxicating fragrance, Clematis montana 'Mayleen' is in a class of its own. In late spring, its vigorous stems erupt in a profusion of soft satin-pink flowers, each with a warm vanilla-like scent that drifts through the garden on still days. One of the most powerfully fragrant of all clematis, 'Mayleen' will rapidly clothe a wall, pergola, or large tree with a romantic, cottage-garden charm that is simply unmatched.
Why Choose 'Mayleen'
- Masses of soft satin-pink flowers in May and June — a truly spectacular display
- Exceptionally powerful vanilla fragrance — one of the most scented clematis available
- Vigorous and fast-growing — will cover a large structure in just a few seasons
- Bronze-tinged young foliage adds additional interest as it emerges in spring
- Deciduous — attractive fresh green foliage through summer after flowering
- Perfect for romantic, cottage, and country garden schemes
Growing Guide
- Position: Full sun to partial shade; roots prefer to be cool and shaded
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile; neutral to slightly alkaline
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H6)
- Ultimate height: 7–8m — a large, vigorous climber; allow plenty of space
- Pruning: Group 1 — prune lightly immediately after flowering if required; avoid hard pruning
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant with the crown at soil level; shade the roots with a tile, stone, or low planting
- Provide a sturdy support — 'Mayleen' is a vigorous, heavy climber at maturity
- Water well during the first growing season to establish a strong root system
- Mulch around the base each spring to retain moisture and keep roots cool
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Planting Instructions
Planting Instructions
Clematis montana 'Mayleen' is vigorous and easy to establish. Plant in spring or autumn with its roots in cool, shaded soil and its top growth reaching into sun or partial shade.
- Choose a position in full sun to partial shade — roots must be kept cool and shaded
- Plant with the crown at soil level — shade the root zone with a tile, stone, or low ground cover planting
- Dig a planting pit at least twice the width of the pot and the same depth; incorporate organic matter
- Moist, well-drained, fertile soil preferred; neutral to slightly alkaline pH
- Provide a sturdy support structure — 'Mayleen' is a vigorous, heavy climber at maturity (7–8m)
- Water well throughout the first growing season to establish a strong root system
- Mulch around the base each spring to retain moisture and keep roots cool
- Pruning Group 1: prune lightly immediately after flowering if required; avoid hard pruning into old wood
Size & Specification
Size & Specification
Supplied in a 3 litre pot as a healthy, established climbing plant ready to plant out.
- Species: Clematis montana 'Mayleen' (Pink Scented Mountain Clematis)
- Form: Vigorous deciduous climber
- Supplied in: 3 litre pot
- Ultimate height: 7–8m — allow plenty of space and a sturdy support
- Flowering period: May to June
- Hardiness: RHS H6 — fully hardy throughout the UK
Delivery & Dispatch
Delivery & Dispatch
Supplied in a 3 litre pot. Grown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery in Lancashire. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.
- Dispatched by specialist plant courier — typically within 3–5 working days
- Carefully packaged to prevent transit damage
- UK mainland delivery only
- For specific delivery date requests, please contact us before ordering
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Clematis montana 'Mayleen' is an outstanding pollinator plant with masses of nectar-rich flowers in May and June, combined with vigorous growth that creates excellent wildlife habitat.
- Abundant flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees, hoverflies, and other pollinators in late spring
- Powerful fragrance particularly attractive to early-flying bumblebee queens on warm spring days
- Dense vigorous stems and foliage provide excellent nesting habitat and cover for birds
- Fluffy seed heads persist into autumn, providing food for finches and small birds
- Ideal for covering fences and walls where wildlife corridors are otherwise limited