Clematis patens Ruutel

Choose a sunny or semi-shady location. In a sunny location, shade the base of your plant with a ground cover or a perennial geranium. Clematis plants like to have their roots cool. Plant your young plant by covering the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil, in soil worked to a depth of 20 cm (8in), enriched with good compost. During the first few weeks, water abundantly and regularly. Clematis plants attach themselves using their tendrils. To promote their growth, provide them with a trellis support or let them dress the trunk of a tree by placing a wire mesh. Clematis plants also like to grow freely on neighbouring plants. You can prune it in March to a height of up to 50 cm (20in). We advise against overwatering, as stagnant water can cause fungus at the base of the clematis plants.