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CLEMATIS texensis Princess Kate
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Bell-shaped purple-backed white flowers.
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Deciduous
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
White -
Height2-4m (6-13ft) -
Spread1m (39in)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingLate, small-flowering climber. Produces upright to nodding flowers flaring widely at the tips
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sunShade roots and base -
Partial shade
CLEMATIS texensis Princess Kate
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesCutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt
Place of originGarden origin. Netherlands. 2012. Vim Snojer, Boskoop -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped to 6cm (2½in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
Skin irritantPeople -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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