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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
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DeciduousPale to mid-green leaves 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long with 3-5 lance-shaped to broadly oblong, toothed leaflets
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WhiteFrom cream buds
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Height2.5m (8ft)
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Spread1m (39in)
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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-clingingEarly-flowering climber. Produces flowers on previous year's shoots and sometimes on new growth in summer
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Full sun
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Partial shade
CLEMATIS alpina 'Broughton Bride'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowroots and base of plant must be in shade. Later flowers are doublePests & DiseasesCutworms, voles, aphids, clematis wiltPlace of originGarden origin. 1998. UK. Denny's Nursery, Preston, Lancs.
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Flower ShapeBell/LanternOpen bell-shaped with 4 narrow, sepals 5-7cm (2-3in) longDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showingSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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Leaf marginIncised
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Scented PlantsScented flowersLightly scented
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbitsSkin irritantPeople
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Clematis - Growing Guide
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)
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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
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00