CLEMATIS macropetala 'Wesselton'
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CLEMATIS macropetala 'Wesselton'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Silvery-blue pendulous flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Early flowering on previous year's growth. Prune to allotted space after flowering to encourage new growth for next season's flowers. -
Pests & Diseases
Cutworms, aphids on young growth, clematis wilt -
DeciduousAttractive toothed leaves divided into leaflets with sharply serrated edges
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Blue
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped flowers 5-8cm (2-3in) across with 4 sepals
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
2.5 (8ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingRobust climber with conspicuous nodding flowers and fluffy seedheads in autumn
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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) -
Spring 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 -
Rabbit Resistant
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