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  • CLEMATIS montana 'Marjorie'
    CLEMATIS montana 'Marjorie'
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    CLEMATIS montana 'Marjorie'

    Commonly known as Virgin's bower

    Semi-double flowering form with creamy pink sepals and a centre of large salmon-pink stamens, late flowering
     
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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. Miss Marjorie Free
    • Deciduous
      Purple tint on young foliage.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Creamy pink with yellow anthers
    • Double
      Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
      Flowers to 6cm (2½in) across
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Incised
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      5-7m (16-23ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • 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
      Vigorous, early-flowering climber
    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
    • Full sun
      Shade roots and base. Best grown in full sun to bring out true colours.
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    • skin irritant
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    • Rabbit Resistant
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