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    CLEMATIS heracleifolia 'Cote d'Azur'
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    CLEMATIS heracleifolia 'Cote d'Azur'

    Commonly known as Virgin's bower

    Herbaceous plant with blue bell-shaped flowers growing up to about 5 ft and dying back to about a foot in winter
     
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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)
    • Height
      1-1.5m (3-5ft)
    • Herbaceous
      Early 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.
    • 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
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
    • Full sun
      Provide shade for roots and base of plant.
    • skin irritant
      Rabbits. C. harmful if eaten
    • Mature Size
      1-1.5m (3-5ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
       
      		 
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    Copper Tape
    Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
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