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  • CLEMATIS orientalis 'Bill Mackenzie'
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    CLEMATIS orientalis 'Bill Mackenzie'

    Commonly known as Virgin's bower

     AWARD
    Smaller bell-shaped yellow flowers from midsummer into autumn
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Cut 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. WG MacKenzie
    • Deciduous
      Flowering on current year's growth.
    • Yellow
      With red anthers
    • Bell/Lantern
      Open bell-shaped 4-sepalled flowers 8cm (3in) across
    • Fully hardy
    • Incised
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      7m (23ft)
    • Spread
      2-3m (6½-10ft)
    • 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, small-flowered climber. Flowers are followed by large, fluffy seedheads.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    • skin irritant
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Cottage garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shade roots and base.
      Partial shade
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