Grow Clematis montana chrysocoma 'Hazel Lotus' if you want soft colour and light fragrance in spring. This vigorous climber produces small to medium-sized flowers in white with a gentle pink flush.

Each bloom has creamy filaments, pale green centres, and yellow anthers, creating a delicate combination of tones.

• Height: Up to 8m
• Spread: 3–5m
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
• Flowering period: Late spring to early summer
• Flower size: 7–9cm
• Pruning group: Group 1
• Fragrant: Yes

Key Features

• White flowers softly tinged pink
• Light fragrance during flowering
• Yellow anthers and pale green centres add detail
• Strong climbing growth for walls and pergolas

Wildlife Benefits

• Flowers attract bees and pollinating insects
• Dense foliage provides shelter for insects and birds
• Early flowering supports spring pollinator activity

Plant it where scent and flowers can be enjoyed together. Do you have enough spring flowering climbers for pollinators?

Planting Tips

• Provide strong support such as a pergola, arch, or fence
• Plant with roots shaded and top growth in sun or light shade
• Water regularly while establishing
• No routine pruning is usually needed
• Trim lightly after flowering if shaping is required

Place it where the flowers can spill naturally across structures. This helps create a softer, more relaxed look.