CLEMATIS cirrhosa var balearica
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CLEMATIS cirrhosa var balearica
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Bronze tinged foliage in winter, flowers pale yellow spotted reddish purple
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Prune after flowering if size needs restricting -
Pests & Diseases
cutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass. Clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia. -
Evergreen
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Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Yellow
Pale yellow spotted purple -
Cup-shapedOpen cup-shaped 2-7cm (¾-2¾in) across
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Incised
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
2.5-3m (8-10ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingEarly flowering species. Produces 4- to 5-sepalled flowers singly, or in clusters, followed by attractive seed heads, on previous year's growth
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
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Full sun
Provide shade for roots and base of plant. -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits -
skin irritant
People -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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