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CLEMATIS montana 'Elizabeth'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower

Large soft pink fragrant flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Prune to allotted space after flowering to encourage new growth for next season's flowers. -
Pests & Diseases
cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. G Jackman and Son -
DeciduousPurple-tinged leaves.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Soft pink with yellow anthers -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals4-sepalled flowers 5-6cm (2-2½in) across
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Incised
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Lanceolate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
2-4m (6-13ft) -
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, early-flowering climber
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring 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 -
Rabbit Resistant
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma