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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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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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Deciduous - pale 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 -
Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 1m (39in)
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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
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Full sun -
Partial shade -
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
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Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Leaf margin - Incised - see photos above -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - lightly scented
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich. Mulch in late winter
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Arches - Obelisks & Trellis
Metal wall trellis
Steel garden trellis panels finished with ball finials. 10 year guarantee.
3 options from £10.45
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
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
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