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CLEMATIS macropetala 'Purple Spider'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Very dark purple semi-double flowers.
£21.00
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Good to know
Early flowering on previous year's growth. Prune to allotted space after flowering to encourage new growth for next season's flowers -
Pests & Diseases
Cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt -
Place of origin
Garden origin. The Netherlands. Wim Snoeijer -
Deciduous
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped
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Semi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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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-clingingProduces nodding flowers 5-10cm (2-4in) across in spring and sporadically through summer. Flowers are followed by attractive seed heads
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter
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Full sun
Shade roots and base -
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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