clematis 'Star of India'

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. Colours may fade if in full sun so best grown in partial shade. See clematis cultivation for further information

Flowers on current season's growth. Clematis pruning: group three

Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

Young shoots may be attacked by aphids, caterpillars, aphids or slugs

May suffer from clematis diseases such as clematis slime flux and clematis wilt or powdery mildews