CLEMATIS orientalis 'Bill Mackenzie'
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CLEMATIS orientalis 'Bill Mackenzie'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Smaller bell-shaped yellow flowers from midsummer into autumn
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Cut back previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above soil level before growth starts in early spring. -
Pests & Diseases
cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. WG MacKenzie -
DeciduousFlowering on current year's growth.
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Yellow
With red anthers -
Bell/LanternOpen bell-shaped 4-sepalled flowers 8cm (3in) across
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Incised
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Lanceolate
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Height
7m (23ft) -
Spread
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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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-clingingLate, small-flowered climber. Flowers are followed by large, fluffy seedheads.
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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) -
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. -
Partial shade
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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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