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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
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Prune out dead and damaged stems before growth starts in early spring. Trim remaining stems to strong buds -
Pests & Diseases
Cutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass. Clematis wilt -
Bicolor
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple blue -
DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
1m (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 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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
Provide shade for roots and base of plant -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits -
skin irritant
People
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Rabbit Resistant
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Clematis - Growing Guide
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
