The Soft Ethereal Beauty of Clematis 'Margaret Hunt'

Introduce a wash of sophisticated, pastel colour to your garden with the enchanting Clematis 'Margaret Hunt'. This vigorous and highly reliable climber is beloved for its large, star-shaped flowers that boast a unique shade of greyish-lavender-pink. Each petal is delicately etched with darker mauve veins that draw the eye toward a central cluster of chocolate-brown stamens. The silken texture of the blooms gives them an almost pearlescent quality, allowing them to shimmer beautifully in the soft light of a summer afternoon.

As a late-flowering variety, 'Margaret Hunt' is a garden essential for maintaining vertical interest when earlier spring blooms begin to fade. It is a robust grower, quickly clothing arches, pergolas, and fences in a dense layer of healthy, mid-green foliage. Its habit is graceful and airy, making it an excellent candidate for scrambling through large established shrubs or climbing roses, where its muted lavender tones provide a stunning contrast to more vibrant garden colours.

Key features:

• Unique Lavender-Pink Hues: Large, elegant star-shaped flowers in a sophisticated shade of greyish-mauve.

• Intricate Veining: Petals feature darker central ribs and veins that add depth and texture.

• Vigorous Growth: A strong and healthy climber that establishes quickly and provides excellent coverage.

• Late Summer Spectacle: Blooms prolifically from July through to September, bridging the gap between seasons.

• Contrasting Centres: Striking maroon-to-brown stamens create a bold focal point within the soft petals.

Perfect for:

• Cottage gardens looking for a romantic, large-flowered climber to weave through traditional garden structures.

• Growing through silver-foliaged shrubs like Elaeagnus or Eucalyptus for a professional, high-contrast look.

• Wildlife gardens, as the wide, open-faced flowers are a popular choice for summer bees and butterflies.

• Back-of-border trellises where its height can be used to create a lush, floral backdrop.

At The Rose Press Garden, we love...
The understated elegance of 'Margaret Hunt'. It isn't a "loud" flower, but its subtle, smoky-mauve tones are incredibly chic and blend perfectly with almost any colour palette. We love planting it in a spot that catches the evening light; the lavender-pink petals seem to take on a silvery glow as the sun sets. It’s a hardy, dependable variety that brings a touch of effortless luxury to the summer garden.

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8