Clematis 'Beautiful Bride'
clematis (group 2)
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
- Flowering period: May to June and August to September
- Flower colour: white
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Each flower can grow up to 28cm across, so when in full bloom they put on a pretty impressive display. They emerge with a faint creamy stripe down the centre of each wavy-edged tepal, but this stripe quickly turns white as the flower opens. The first flush of flowers is very showy in late spring and early summer and there is usually a second (less prolific) flush in late summer and early autumn. A fabulous new cultivar, which is already winning awards. - Garden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.
Clematis Crystal Fountain ('Evipo038') (PBR)
clematis (group 2)
Unusual lavender flowers
Rosa 'Climbing Iceberg'
rose Climbing Iceberg (climbing floribunda)
Graceful addition to the garden
Clematis Josephine ('Evijohill') (PBR)
clematis (group 2)
Fabulously double flowers
Rosa 'Veilchenblau'
rose Veilchenblau (rambler)
Fabulous orange-scented blooms
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