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  • CLEMATIS florida 'Bicolor'
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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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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    £22.00 each 
    Available again from summer 2025 - 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
      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.
    • Deciduous
      Or semi-evergreen.
    • Bicolor
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
    • White
    • Double
      Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
    • Saucer-shaped
      7-10cm (2¾-4in) across
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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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