BBC Gardeners' World

Plant overview

Delicious almond-scented, star-shaped, creamy-white, early spring flowers and glossy, mid-green leaves. This vigorous, evergreen clematis is ideal for a sunny west or south-facing site, sheltered from cold winds. Plant next to a house entrance or well worn path, allowing plenty of space for the climber to grow.

• Postition: South , West
• Soil Type: Light Sandy (dries out quickly) , Normal , Heavy Clay (remains damp) , Alkaline (Chalky)
• Soil PH: Neutral, Alkaline
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Ease of maintenance: Easy
• Fragrant: Yes
• Spring Colour: white
• Summer Colour: medium green
• Autumn Colour: medium green
• Winter Colour: medium green
• Leaf Colour: Green
• Poisonous: No
• Evergreen: Yes
• Season of interest: Winter, Spring, All Year Round, Summer, Autumn

Garden care

No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.