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
£21.00
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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
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White
Creamy white with a boss of pale yellow stamens -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
2.5m (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 winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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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 -
harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits -
skin irritant
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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