clematis 'Rosy O'Grady'

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. See clematis cultivation

Propagate by layering, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails may attack young growth

May be susceptible to clematis slime flux; generally not troubled by clematis wilt