Clematis are a very popular Climbing plant and available in many varieties & colours. It's worth noting when you buy one, the height it can grow, as some spread to over 10ft tall.

These are usually the "Montana" types, which Flower in may/June. They then need pruning hard in July.

Others need pruning at other times of the year, like the large flowering types. These are best done in February, cutting to about 12ins from ground level. It encourages more stalks to grow and these are best tied in or to a trellis panel, to help support them.

When planting a Clematis, always make the hole bigger than required to put compost around the root ball and always water well!! Clematis do not like their roots to dry out.

Also most Importantly, plant the Clematis at least Three Inches deeper than its pot level. So that the lowest stalks are just below the soil level.

This prevents a condition known as "Clematis Wilt", where a plant gets Infected and appears Dead. In most cases it is'nt!.....so if this happens, dig it up and re-pot it , cutting off all the dead foliage. Then water it in the pot.....then eventually new growth should emerge.

The re-born plant can then be planted elsewhere!.....deeper than it was before. Roots or the base of the plant prefer a shaded position and gravel around the base. The tops like sunshine though. So best plant it in a shady position at ground level, where the plant can find the Sun as it grows on. Feed occasionally with granular fertilizer and water in dry weather.