This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to September
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Relatively undemanding and easy to grow, this compact and bushy clematis is perfect for underplanting roses, and it will also look great when woven through larger, purple-leaved shrubs. In smaller gardens, it's ideal for potting up and placing on the terrace or balcony, where it's abundance of flowers can be enjoyed over a long period.
  
  
• Garden care: Cut back the stems to the base of the plant each winter and apply a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.