clematis 'Emerald Dream'

Plant in a 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 at the base. Plant with the crown 5-8cm deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. See clematis cultivation

No pruning required

Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and caterpillars

May be susceptible to clematis diseases such as clematis slime flux and clematis wilt or powdery mildews