CLEMATIS florida 'Bicolor'

Commonly known as Virgin's bower

(Syn. 'Sieboldii') - beautiful form with large white flowers and a conspicuous central boss of violet-purple stamens
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Or semi-evergreen.
  • Bicolor
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
  • Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
  • White
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • Climber
    Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    Mid-season flowering species. Produces flowers with 5-6 sepals and a domed boss of violet-purple staminodes
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
    Provide shade for roots and base of plant
  • Partial shade

CLEMATIS florida 'Bicolor'

 
Available again from summer 2024 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£21.00 each 
Delivery Information Available again from summer 2024
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. var. bicolor 'Sieboldii'. Weak-growing variety. Prune out dead and damaged stems in early spring before growth starts. Trim remaining stems to strong buds.
    Pests & Diseases
    cutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass. Clematis wilt.
    Place of origin
    Eastern China, Japan, via Botanical Garden, Ghent where it was introduced by von Siebold in 1829.
  • Flower Shape
    Double
    Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
    Saucer-shaped
    7-10cm (2¾-4in) across
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    Skin irritant
    People
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma

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