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2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Clematis 'Pamela'
Other names
Clematis 'Pamela', Flammula Group clematis 'Pamela', Fragrant virgin's bower 'Pamela', Sweet-scented virgin's bower 'Pamela'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Pamela' _ 'Pamela' is a compact, semi-upright, deciduous, non-clinging climber with pinnate leaves divided into lance-shaped, dark blue-green leaflets and large clusters of fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Clematis 'Pamela' is: Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Twining, Upright
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Aphids , Earwigs Caterpillars , Aphids , Earwigs
Slime flux Slime flux
General care
Pruning
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. Stems will need support.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Pamela' (Clematis 'Pamela') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Ground Cover, Wallside and trellises, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. 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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Clematis 'Pamela'
Other names
Clematis 'Pamela', Flammula Group clematis 'Pamela', Fragrant virgin's bower 'Pamela', Sweet-scented virgin's bower 'Pamela'
Genus
Clematis Clematis
Variety or Cultivar
'Pamela' _ 'Pamela' is a compact, semi-upright, deciduous, non-clinging climber with pinnate leaves divided into lance-shaped, dark blue-green leaflets and large clusters of fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Twining, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Aphids , Earwigs
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
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. Stems will need support.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Clematis 'Pamela' (Clematis 'Pamela') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Ground Cover, Wallside and trellises, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. 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.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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