CLEMATIS macropetala 'Markham's Pink'
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CLEMATIS macropetala 'Markham's Pink'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Deep pink
£21.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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 plants, clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. E. Markham. -
DeciduousAttractive toothed leaves divided into leaflets with sharply serrated edges
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink -
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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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
2.5-3.5m (8-11ft) -
Spread
1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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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-clingingFlowers have greenish-white staminodes. Occasionally flowers from summer to early 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
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Rabbit Resistant
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