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  • CLEMATIS cirrhosa 'Freckles'
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    CLEMATIS cirrhosa 'Freckles'

    Commonly known as Virgin's bower

     AWARD
    Larger flowered form, tinged pink with maroon spots
     
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    • Good to know
      Grow over arch or pergola to appreciate the flower colour. Prune after flowering if size needs to be restricted. Wildlife plant - early nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      cutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass. Clematis wilt.
    • Place of origin
      Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia.
    • Evergreen
      Leaves are slightly bronze beneath.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      With maroon spots
    • Cup-shaped
      Open cup-shaped 5-10cm (2-4in) across
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Incised
    • Lanceolate
    • Oblong
    • Height
      2.5-3m (8-10ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • 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
      Early-flowering species. Produces 4-to 5-sepalled flowers singly, or in clusters, followed by attractive seed heads on previous year's growth.
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
    • Full sun
      Provide shade for roots and base of plant.
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits
    • skin irritant
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    • Bee friendly
    • 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
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    £6.00
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    £12.00
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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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