CLEMATIS texensis Princess Kate

Commonly known as Virgin's bower

Bell-shaped purple-backed white flowers.
  • Deciduous
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
  • White
  • Height
    2-4m (6-13ft)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • 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
    Late, small-flowering climber. Produces upright to nodding flowers flaring widely at the tips
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Shade roots and base
  • Partial shade

CLEMATIS texensis Princess Kate

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. Netherlands. 2012. Vim Snojer, Boskoop
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Bell-shaped to 6cm (2½in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    Skin irritant
    People
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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