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CLEMATIS 'Paul Farges'
Commonly known as Old man's beard, Virgin's Bower
A vigorous climber with numerous fragrant creamy-white flowers in late summer and autumn
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Deciduous
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WhiteCreamy white with a boss of pale yellow stamens
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Height6m (20ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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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-clingingVery vigorous, late, small-flowered climber. Produces star-shaped, 4-6-sepalled flowers to 4cm (1½in) across flowers
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilMakes good ground cover
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sunShade roots and base
CLEMATIS 'Paul Farges'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. 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 levelPests & DiseasesCutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wiltPlace of originGarden origin. Ukraine, from a series of hybrids produced in the 1960s and 70s
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Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilHumus-rich. Mulch in late winter
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbitsSkin irritantPeople
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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