CLEMATIS alpina 'Broughton Bride'

Commonly known as Alpine clematis, Virgin's bower

Pendulous white flowers with slight mauve markings on the outside
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Pale to mid-green leaves 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long with 3-5 lance-shaped to broadly oblong, toothed leaflets
  • White
    From cream buds
  • Height
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • Climber
    Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    Early-flowering climber. Produces flowers on previous year's shoots and sometimes on new growth in summer
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CLEMATIS alpina 'Broughton Bride'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    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.
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Open bell-shaped with 4 narrow, sepals 5-7cm (2-3in) long
    Double
    Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
  • Leaf margin
    Incised
    (see photos above)
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Lightly scented
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    Skin irritant
    People
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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