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  • CLEMATIS 'Paul Farges'
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    CLEMATIS 'Paul Farges'  CLEMATIS 'Paul Farges'

    CLEMATIS 'Paul Farges'

    Commonly known as Old man's beard, Virgin's Bower

     AWARD
    A vigorous climber with numerous fragrant creamy-white flowers in late summer and autumn
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Syn. C. xfargesioides. Prune before growth begins in spring. Cut back all of the previous year's climbing stems to a pair of strong buds 15-20cm (6-8in) above soil level
    • Pests & Diseases
      Cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Ukraine, from a series of hybrids produced in the 1960s and 70s
    • Deciduous
    • White
      Creamy white with a boss of pale yellow stamens
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • 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
      Very vigorous, late, small-flowered climber. Produces star-shaped, 4-6-sepalled flowers to 4cm (1½in) across flowers
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
      Makes good ground cover
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    • skin irritant
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Cottage garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shade roots and base
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