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CLEMATIS cirrhosa var balearica
Commonly known as Virgin's bower
Bronze tinged foliage in winter, flowers pale yellow spotted reddish purple
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Yellow - pale yellow spotted purple -
Height - 2.5-3m (8-10ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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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 - early flowering species. Produces 4- to 5-sepalled flowers singly, or in clusters, followed by attractive seed heads, on previous year's growth
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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 - provide shade for roots and base of plant. -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Prune after flowering if size needs restricting -
Pests & Diseases - cutworms, aphids on young plants, whiteflies under glass. Clematis wilt. -
Place of origin - Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia. -
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - open cup-shaped 2-7cm (¾-2¾in) 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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Oblong
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich. Mulch in late winter.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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
Buy Varieties of CLEMATIS cirrhosa var balearica
CLEMATIS cirrhosa var balearica 'Freckles' >
Commonly known as: Virgin's bower.
Larger flowered form, tinged pink with maroon spots
CLEMATIS cirrhosa var balearica 'Wisley Cream' >
Commonly known as: Virgin's bower.
Large creamy-white unspotted flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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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.
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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.
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Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
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