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  • CLEMATIS 'Jackmanii Superba'
    CLEMATIS 'Jackmanii Superba'
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    CLEMATIS 'Jackmanii Superba'

    Commonly known as Virgin's bower

    Large Flowered Summer Varieties

    Violet-purple
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £19.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £18.00 each
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      Prune back previous year'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
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Violet purple with purple anthers
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      8-13cm (3-5in) across with 4 to 6 sepals
    • Cottage garden
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      2.5-4m (8-13ft)
    • 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
      Late, large-flowered climber
    • 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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