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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
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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. -
DeciduousOr semi-evergreen.
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Bicolor
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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White
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Saucer-shaped7-10cm (2¾-4in) across
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingMid-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) -
Summer 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 -
Rabbit Resistant
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Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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