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CLEMATIS 'Gipsy Queen'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Large Flowered Summer Varieties
Velvety violet-purple
£19.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £17.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Prune back previous season's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above soil level before growth starts in early spring. -
Pests & Diseases
Cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin (UK) -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet purple with deep red anthers -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals10-12cm (4-4¾in) across with 4 to 6 overlapping sepals
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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
3m (10ft) -
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-clingingVigorous, late-season, large-flowered climber
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
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Partial shade
Provide shade for roots and base of plant. Fades almost to white in sun. -
harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits -
skin irritant
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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