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CLEMATIS tangutica
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Yellow lantern-like flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Late pollen and nectar for insects. 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
Western China, northwestern India. -
Deciduous
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Yellow
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped 4-sepalled flowers 4cm (1½in) long
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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
5-6m (16-20ft) -
Spread
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
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,floriferous, late-flowering climber. Flowers are followed by fluffy seedheads.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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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 -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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