Clematis Broughton Bride

Clematis 'Broughton Bride' is a 2m (7ft) high climber with delicate white bells lightly spotted with lilac from May to June, which open when mature. It is nicknamed "Bridal Veil" because of its light and floaty flowers.

This robust climber produces solitary flowers in open, trailing, shiny white bells, lightly spotted with lilac on the inside and 7cm (3in) in diameter, on the previous year's growth. Its deciduous, elongated, medium green, 8cm (3in) long leaves are carried by twisting stems that twine around their support with tendrils. After flowering, decorative seed heads topped with a silvery grey feathery style appear.

Clematis 'Broughton Bride' likes clay-siliceous, light, deep, moist and fertile soil, in a sunny position with its base in the shade. Plant ground cover plants to achieve this. Watch out for aphids!

Clematis 'Broughton Bride' decorates walls, fences, bamboo pyramids, or the trunk of a tree when combined with other varieties or a climbing rose.

Tips: Avoid excessive fertilise applications, which stimulates foliage at the expense of flowers. Do not mulch to avoid excessive moisture, which promotes disease.