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Clematis flammula
We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late autumn 2010. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.Description
An attractive climber, native to hedges and thickets of southern Europe and very occasionally found growing in the wild in the U.K. Clematis flammula has clusters of small, white, sweetly scented flowers, throughout late summer and followed by graceful, silky seed heads in the autumn. A strong growing climber ideal for growing through old, gnarled trees or clothing a wall and can also be grown as a scrambling and unusual ground cover plant!Features
- Common name: Fragrant Virgin's Bower.
- Position: Full sun or partial shade.
- Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Hardy.
- Flowering Period: July - October
- Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
- Habit: Medium sized climbing plant which requires support as it will not self-cling.
- Height: 6 m (20 ft)
- Spread: 4 m (13 ft)
- Pruning: To renovate Clematis flammula, cut it back to just above ground level (15 - 20 cm) in early spring before it starts to grow.
- Size: 2L deep containers