Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 8:30 - 17:00 & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: open weather dependent
- Shop Now
- Burncoose Specialities
- This Month
- Offers & Promotions
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
- 40 years at Burncoose
- Engage With Us
- Information, Help & Advice
- About Us & Our Services
- Terms & Conditions
- Log In / Register
CLEMATIS montana 'Grandiflora'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Strong-growing hardy form with white flowers
Further Reading....
-
Deciduous
-
WhiteWith yellow centres -
Height12m (39ft) -
Spread4m (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, profusely flowering, early-blooming climber with a few flowers later in the season
-
Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sunShade roots and base -
Partial shade
CLEMATIS montana 'Grandiflora'
- Details
- Description
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
-
Additional Features
Good to knowIdeal for a north-facing site
Pests & DiseasesCutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt
Place of originGarden origin -
Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsTo 7cm (3in) across
-
Garden Location/ConditionsCottage garden
-
HardinessFully hardy
-
Leaf margin
Incised(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
(see photos above) -
Scented PlantsScented flowersSlightly scented
-
Seasonal InterestSpring
-
Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter
-
Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
Skin irritantPeople -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Clematis - Growing Guide
- Pruning
- Pruning Group 1 - Flowering mid / late spring
- Pruning Group 2 - Flowering late spring / early summer
- Pruning Group 3 - Flowering late summer / early autumn
- Training Climbers - Video Tip ondemand_video
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
CLEMATIS montana 'Elizabeth'
Virgin's bower
Available from £17.50
LAVANDULA x intermedia 'Grosso'
Dutch lavender
Available from £10.50
AGAPANTHUS 'Navy Blue'
African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Available from £15.00
ANEMONE hupehensis 'Whirlwind'
Japanese anemone, Japanese windflower
Available from £13.50
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
Share this page
