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CLEMATIS 'Elsa Späth'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Large Flowered Summer Varieties
(syn 'Xerxes') - large blue flowers with a hint of purple
£19.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £17.00 each
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Good to know
Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring. Trim remaining stems to strong buds -
Pests & Diseases
Cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Germany. 1891. Franz Ludwig Späth -
Deciduous
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Blue
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals12-16cm (4¾-6¼in) across with 6 to 8 overlapping sepals
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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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
3m (10ft) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter
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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
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