CLEMATIS alpina 'Broughton Bride'
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CLEMATIS alpina 'Broughton Bride'
Commonly known as Alpine clematis, Virgin's bower
Pendulous white flowers with slight mauve markings on the outside
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
roots and base of plant must be in shade. Later flowers are double -
Pests & Diseases
Cutworms, voles, aphids, clematis wilt -
Place of origin
Garden origin. 1998. UK. Denny's Nursery, Preston, Lancs. -
DeciduousPale to mid-green leaves 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long with 3-5 lance-shaped to broadly oblong, toothed leaflets
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White
From cream buds -
Bell/LanternOpen bell-shaped with 4 narrow, sepals 5-7cm (2-3in) long
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Incised
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
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
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Scented flowersLightly scented
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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
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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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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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