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  • CLEMATIS cirrhosa var balearica
    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
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2026
    £24.00 each 
    Available again from summer 2026 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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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
    • Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
    • Yellow
      Pale yellow spotted purple
    • Cup-shaped
      Open cup-shaped 2-7cm (¾-2¾in) across
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Incised
    • Lanceolate
    • Oblong
    • Height
      2.5-3m (8-10ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • 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
      Early flowering species. Produces 4- to 5-sepalled flowers singly, or in clusters, followed by attractive seed heads, on previous year's growth
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
    • Full sun
      Provide shade for roots and base of plant.
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    • skin irritant
      People
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
    £7.50
    Garden Goodies
    2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
    £4.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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