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CLEMATIS texensis Princess Kate
Commonly known as Virgin's bower

Bell-shaped purple-backed white flowers.
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Pests & Diseases
Cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Netherlands. 2012. Vim Snojer, Boskoop -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
White
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped to 6cm (2½in) long
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
2-4m (6-13ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingLate, small-flowering climber. Produces upright to nodding flowers flaring widely at the tips
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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
Shade roots and base -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits -
skin irritant
People -
Rabbit Resistant
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