clematis 'Valge Daam'

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. Can be grown in containers at least 45cm deep and wide in a soil-based potting compost. See also clematis cultivation

Pruning (clematis) group 3. Cut back last year's stems to a pair of strong buds 20 cm above soil level before new growth begins in early spring

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 mildews may be a problem in dry summers