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    CLEMATIS tangutica
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    CLEMATIS tangutica

    Commonly known as Virgin's bower

    Yellow lantern-like flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Late pollen and nectar for insects. 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
      Western China, northwestern India.
    • Deciduous
    • Yellow
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped 4-sepalled flowers 4cm (1½in) long
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Incised
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      5-6m (16-20ft)
    • 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,floriferous, late-flowering climber. Flowers are followed by fluffy seedheads.
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer 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
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Useful extras...

    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
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
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    £8.50
    Garden Goodies
    Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres. Ideal in the garden or the home.
    Small
    £5.00
    Large
    £10.00
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