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

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: July to September
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Large 12cm (5”) blooms of mauve-pink with a vibrant darker pink bar down the centre of each gorgeous petal make ‘Ooh La La’ a standout clematis of recent times. The flower matures and goes through a beautiful and subtle transition from pale, wavy-edged petals to darker mauve. Ideal for the smaller garden because of its compact size, and tolerating some shade, enjoy this free-flowering climber as a perfect patio plant or an accompaniment for a repeat flowering rose such as ‘Ghislaine De Féligonde’.
  
  
• Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.