CLEMATIS viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans'
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CLEMATIS viticella 'Purpurea Plena Elegans'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Double lilac-purple flowers which are paler in the centre
£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
cutworms, aphids on young plants, clematis wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. France. c1900. Probably Francisque Morel. -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Bell/LanternOpen bell-shaped to 8cm (3in) across with 4-6 guard sepals, but no anthers
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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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
2-4m (6½-13ft) -
Spread
1.5m (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-clingingLate, small-flowered, semi-woody climber. Produces solitary flowers
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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. -
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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