CLEMATIS 'Vyvyan Pennell'
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CLEMATIS 'Vyvyan Pennell'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Large Flowered Summer Varieties
Double lilac-mauve
£19.00 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) -
DeciduousEarly to mid season. Flowering on previous year's side shoots and in late summer on current year's tips
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac mauve with central lavender-blue rosettes. Yellow anthers -
DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing10-13cm (4-5in) across
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsLate-summer flowers
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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
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
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-clingingEarly, 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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Full sun
Shade roots and base. -
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
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