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  • CLEMATIS 'Duchess of Edinburgh'
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    CLEMATIS 'Duchess of Edinburgh'

    Commonly known as Virgin's bower

    Large FlowerLarge Flowered Summer Varieties

    Large double white with green shading
     
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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
    • Green
      With green shading
    • White
    • Double
      Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
      10-13cm (4-5in) across with yellow-brown anthers.
    • Semi-double
      Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
      In late summer
    • Cottage garden
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.5-3.5m (5-11ft)
    • 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
      Early to mid-season flowering. Flowers on previous year's shoots and tips of current year's new growth
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°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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