Clematis flammula
Fragrant virgin's bower
Clematis Clematis
C. flammula - C. flammula is a deciduous or semi-evergreen climber with compound, slightly hairy, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers with creamy anthers from midsummer to autumn.
Clematis flammula is: Semi evergreen
Flowers are fragrant.
Climbing
Cream, White in Summer; White, Cream in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Slime flux Slime flux
Group 3 - Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20 cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring.
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Clematis flammula (Fragrant virgin's bower) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Ground Cover, Wallside and trellises, Woodland
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, especially chalky soils. Plant the top of the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots and base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Clematis flammula
Fragrant virgin's bower
Clematis Clematis
C. flammula - C. flammula is a deciduous or semi-evergreen climber with compound, slightly hairy, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers with creamy anthers from midsummer to autumn.
Semi evergreen
Flowers are fragrant.
Climbing
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Cream, White in Summer; White, Cream in Autumn
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Earwigs
Group 3 - Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20 cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring.
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Clematis flammula (Fragrant virgin's bower) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Ground Cover, Wallside and trellises, Woodland
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, especially chalky soils. Plant the top of the root ball 8cm below the soil surface. The roots and base of the plant should be shaded. Mulch in late winter.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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