clematis [Hyde Hall]

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 (2-3in) deep to encourage new shoots to grow from below ground level. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm (18in) deep and wide in a soil based potting compost

Pruning (clematis) group 2. Flowers borne on previous seasons stems

Take semi-ripe cuttings in early summer or propagate by layering

Aphids, slugs and snails may attack young growth

May be affected by clematis wilt, waterlogging and occasionally clematis green petal. Powdery mildew may be a problem in dry summers