CLEMATIS viticella 'Polish Spirit'
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CLEMATIS viticella 'Polish Spirit'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Purple flowers with deep red stamens
£19.00 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
Clematis wilt , cutworms, aphids attack young plants and whiteflies under glass -
Place of origin
Garden origin. 1984. Poland. Brother Stefan Franczac. -
DeciduousDark green leaves
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetWith red anthers -
Saucer-shaped5-8cm (2-3in) across with 4-6 sepals
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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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
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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
Provide shade for roots and base of plant. -
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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