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    CLEMATIS
    CLEMATIS 'Early Sensation'
    CLEMATIS 'Early Sensation'
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    CLEMATIS 'Early Sensation'

    Commonly known as Virgin's bower

    Evergreen with pinnate leaves and sweetly scented white flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Not self-supporting. Will scramble through small trees or shrubs. Pruning not usually required. If required, prune after flowering.
    • Pests & Diseases
      cutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass. Clematis wilt.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. UK. G. Hutchins, Essex
    • Evergreen
      Finely-dissected, dark green leaves, bronzed when young.
    • White
      Yellow, often purple-tinged anthers
    • Cup-shaped
      Bell-to cup-shaped flowers 5-8cm (2-3in) across
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or shrub border
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact, early-flowering variety. Produces 6- to 8-sepalled flowers on previous year's growth followed by attractive seed heads
    • 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
    • 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
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Brown / Green Twine
    Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres. Ideal in the garden or the home.
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