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CLEMATIS florida 'Taiga'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Double purple-blue flowers late summer through to autumn. The petals curl inwards and are tipped with greenish white. A close runner-up as RHS Plant of the Year in 2017
Further Reading....
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Bicolor -
PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple blue -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread1m (39ins)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingLater-flowering climber. Flower is spiky at first, opening to a rosette with larger outside sepals
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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) -
Full sunProvide shade for roots and base of plant -
Partial shade
CLEMATIS florida 'Taiga'
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Additional Features
Good to knowPrune out dead and damaged stems before growth starts in early spring. Trim remaining stems to strong buds
Pests & DiseasesCutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass. Clematis wilt -
Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Toxic - Category C
Skin irritantRabbits. C. harmful if eaten -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Clematis - Growing Guide
- Pruning
- Pruning Group 1 - Flowering mid / late spring
- Pruning Group 2 - Flowering late spring / early summer
- Pruning Group 3 - Flowering late summer / early autumn
- Training Climbers - Video Tip ondemand_video
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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