CLEMATIS heracleifolia 'Cote d'Azur'
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CLEMATIS heracleifolia 'Cote d'Azur'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
A herbaceous perennial with a clump-forming habit. Pale green leaves and tall flower spikes with multiple sets of blue bell-shaped flowers
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Before growth begins in early spring, cut back all stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above soil level. Late nectar for insects. -
Pests & Diseases
cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. France. Lemoine et Fils. -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1-1.5m (3-5ft) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Produces flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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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. -
skin irritant
Rabbits. C. harmful if eaten -
Mature Size1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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