CLEMATIS urophylla 'Winter Beauty'

Commonly known as Virgin's bower

Pendulous, creamy-white urn-shaped flowers.
  • Evergreen
    Ternate, glossy, dark green leaves with elliptic leaflets 10-12cm (4-4¾in) long
  • Cream
  • Height
    4m (13ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • 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 softly hairy, 4-sepalled flowers 4cm (1½in) across, opening tulip-shaped and maturing to open bell-shaped with splayed tips
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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  • Full sun
    Provide shade for roots and base of plant
  • Partial shade

CLEMATIS urophylla 'Winter Beauty'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Cutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass, clematis wilt
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Bell-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
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  • Leaf form
    Trifoliate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    (see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Can be harmful to pets if eaten
    Skin irritant
    People & pets
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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