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  • CLEMATIS montana 'Tetrarose'
    CLEMATIS montana 'Tetrarose'
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    CLEMATIS montana 'Tetrarose'

    Commonly known as Virgin's bower

     AWARD
    Deep pink. Ideal for coastal exposure
     
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    • Good to know
      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. Netherlands. Boskoop Research Station
    • Deciduous
      Purplish-green leaflets.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Deep pink with large bosses of yellow anthers
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      9cm (3½in) across
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Incised
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      2-3m (6½-10ft)
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
      Vigorous, early-flowering climber
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Spicy scent.
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter
    • Full sun
      Shade roots and base
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    • skin irritant
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
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    £12.00
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    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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