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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....
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Deciduous - or semi-evergreen.
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Bicolor -
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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White -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 1m (39in)
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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
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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) -
Full sun - provide shade for roots and base of plant -
Partial shade -
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
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Saucer-shaped - 7-10cm (2¾-4in) across
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich. Mulch in late winter
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Clematis - Growing Guide
- Pruning
- Pruning Group 1 - Flowering mid / late spring
- Pruning Group 2 - Flowering late spring / early summer
- Pruning Group 3 - Flowering late summer / early autumn
- Training Climbers - Video Tip ondemand_video
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