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CLEMATIS montana 'Elizabeth'
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Large soft pink fragrant flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - purple-tinged leaves.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - soft pink with yellow anthers -
Height - 10m (33ft) -
Spread - 2-4m (6-13ft)
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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
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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) -
Full sun - shade roots and base. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - 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. UK. G Jackman and Son -
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals - 4-sepalled flowers 5-6cm (2-2½in) across
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Incised - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Clematis - Growing Guide
- Pruning
- Pruning Group 1 - Flowering mid / late spring
- Pruning Group 2 - Flowering late spring / early summer
- Pruning Group 3 - Flowering late summer / early autumn
- Training Climbers - Video Tip ondemand_video
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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