Clematis flammula Fragrant virgin's bower (Ranunculaceae) Deciduous climber

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Clematis flammula
Fragrant virgin's bower
Deciduous climber
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The Clematis flammula plant species is found in S. Europe. An infrequent casual in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fragrant virgin's bower.

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Latin Name:  Clematis flammula
Common Name:  Fragrant virgin's bower
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous, the toxic principle is dissipated by heat or by drying[65].

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Hedges, thickets and waste places[89].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[164, 200]. Sow stored seed as soon as it is obtained in a cold frame. Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and remove as much of the tail and outer coat as possible[164]. A period of cold stratification is beneficial[164]. The seed germinates in 1 - 9 months or more at 20°c[164]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Internodal cuttings of soft to semi-ripe wood, late spring in sandy soil in a frame[200]. Cuttings of half-ripe inter-nodal cuttings, June/July in a frame[202]. Layering of old stems in late winter or early spring[200]. Layering of current seasons growth in early summer[200].

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