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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
  • Deciduous
  • White
    Creamy white with a boss of pale yellow stamens
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Shade roots and base

CLEMATIS 'Paul Farges'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    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
  • Flower Shape
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    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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