Clematis campaniflora

Tolerant of a range of garden soils but best grown in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants, or a layer of pebbles. Plant with the root ball 5-8cm below the soil surface to encourage new shoots from below soil level. See clematis cultivation for further advice

Pruning (Clematis) group 3

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring, semi-ripe cuttings in early summer, or layering in late winter or early spring

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails, and voles

May be susceptible to powdery mildews; should not be affected by clematis wilt