CLEMATIS 'Countess of Lovelace'
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CLEMATIS 'Countess of Lovelace'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Large Flowered Summer Varieties
Double bluish lilac flowers in early summer and single flowers on new shoots in late summer
£19.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £18.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring. Trim remaining stems to strong buds. -
Pests & Diseases
Cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin (UK) -
Deciduous
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Blue
Bluish lilac -
Double
Multi rows of petals, no stamen showingFlowers 10cm (4in) across with cream anthers -
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsIn late summer, 6-sepalled -
Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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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)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingEarly to mid-season flowering. Flowers on previous year's shoots and tips of current year's new growth
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring 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
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Rabbit Resistant
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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