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CLEMATIS alpina 'Blue Dancer'
Commonly known as Alpine clematis, Virgin's bower
A very popular pale blue early flowering clematis.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
C. alpina varieties tolerate cold, exposed sites. Prune after flowering to allotted space to encourage growth for next season's flowers. -
Pests & Diseases
Cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousPale to mid-green leaves 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long with 3-5 lance-shaped to broadly oblong, toothed leaflets.
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Blue
Pale blue -
Bell/LanternOpen bell-shaped with 4 narrow, twisted sepals 5-7cm (2-3in) long
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Incised
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Height
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingEarly-flowering climber. Produces flowers on previous year's shoots and sometimes on new growth in summer. Fluffy seed heads in late summer.
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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
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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
Provide shade for 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
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Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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