Clematis My Angel - Golden Clematis

These Clematis require full sun to be at their best but hey can also be planted in a partially sunny spot. Keep the base in the shade and the top in the sun. You can shade the base of your plant with a ground cover plant or a perennial geranium. A bark mulch helps maintain soil moisture. They prefer light, fertile soil that is not too dry or wet, and most importantly, well-drained. Plant your clematis by covering the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil, in soil that has been worked to a depth of 20 cm (8in), and enriched with good compost. Clematis don't like excessive moisture, but you will need to water them in small amounts during the peak season and not directly on the base. Stagnant water can cause fungus at the base. My Angel Clematis does not require any specific pruning. However, you can prune it to 40 cm (16in) from the ground in early spring to make it denser and increase its flowering. Clematis cling on their own thanks to their tendrils. To help them grow, provide them with trellis support or help them dress up the trunk of a tree with a wire. Clematis also enjoy growing freely on neighbouring plants. They can be susceptible to fungal diseases (such as leaf spots), especially in winter.