scented clematis

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Keep the base of the plant and roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones at the base. Plant with the crown of the clematis at soil level. Mulch in late winter with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding the immediate crown. Ideal for a border where it can be supported by other plants or useful groundcover

Divide or take basal cuttings of this semi-herbaceous species in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer

Aphids, slugs and snails may attack young growth.

May be affected by clematis wilt, waterlogging and occasionally clematis green petal caused by adverse growing or cultural conditions - green flowers may develop after unusually cold weather