Clematis 'Beautiful Bride' (PBR)
early large flowered clematis (group 2)
Big, luminous white flowers bring a clean, elegant feel, lighting up walls, fences and supports with ease.
Clematis ‘Beautiful Bride’ is a deciduous climber with a strong early display, producing impressively large blooms that can reach up to 25cm (10in) across. Each flower opens with a soft cream bar along the centre of gently wavy tepals, quickly fading to a crisp, pure white.
The main flush arrives in late spring to early summer, creating real impact, followed by a lighter second show later in the season. Its dark green foliage provides a neat backdrop, helping those oversized blooms stand out even more.
Clematis ‘Beautiful Bride’ is a deciduous climber with a strong early display, producing impressively large blooms that can reach up to 25cm (10in) across. Each flower opens with a soft cream bar along the centre of gently wavy tepals, quickly fading to a crisp, pure white.
The main flush arrives in late spring to early summer, creating real impact, followed by a lighter second show later in the season. Its dark green foliage provides a neat backdrop, helping those oversized blooms stand out even more.
How to care for Clematis Beautiful Bride (PBR):
To avoid dry conditions, and to ensure good soil contact around the rootball, we advise planting climbers at least 30cm (12in), and preferably 45-60cm (18-24in) away from the base of a wall or fence. An even larger distance should be maintained when planting climbers beside an existing tree or shrub.
Clematis are happiest when their roots are kept cool and moist, so try to plant them where the base of the plants will be lightly shaded by other, lower-growing species. Otherwise, use a clematis root protector, or top-dress the rootball (avoiding the immediate crown), with a generous layer of shingle or pebbles.
Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible.
Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant - again avoiding the immediate crown.
Clematis are happiest when their roots are kept cool and moist, so try to plant them where the base of the plants will be lightly shaded by other, lower-growing species. Otherwise, use a clematis root protector, or top-dress the rootball (avoiding the immediate crown), with a generous layer of shingle or pebbles.
Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible.
Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant - again avoiding the immediate crown.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
3m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Humans: Skin irritant; Pets: Harmful if eaten
