clematis [Viennetta]

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil, in a warm, sheltered position in full sun. 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, ideal for conservatory cultivation. See also clematis cultivation for further advice

Pruning (clematis) group 2, light prune for early flowers. Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring. Trim all remaining stems to strong buds. Hard prune for easy-care option using Pruning (clematis) group 3

Propagate from cuttings (climbers) or layering, for home use

Young shoots may be troubled by aphids and caterpillars; petals can be eaten by earwigs

May suffer from Clematis wilt and Clematis slime flux