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CLEMATIS serratifolia
Commonly known as Korean clematis, Virgin's bower
Lemon-scented soft yellow flowers with dark stamens, blooming from late summer to autumn. Silky seed heads last well into winter
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees and other 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, clematis wilt -
Place of origin
China, Japan, Korea. Brought back from Korea by EH(Chinese) Wilson -
DeciduousPinnate, usually 5-toothed leaflets. More delicate than the usual foliage
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Yellow
With purple stamens -
Bell/LanternBell-shaped, 4-sepalled flowers 2.5-5cm (1-2in) across
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Height
2.5-4m (8-13ft) -
Spread
1-1.5m (3-5ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWoody-stemmed twining climber. Flowers appear singly, or in groups of 2-or 3, mainly from the upper axils. Fluffy seed heads
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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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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Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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