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

• Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil
• Rate of growth: Fast
• Flowering period: July to October
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  
  Nodding pale lilac, slightly fragrant bells appear from midsummer to mid-autumn on this stunning and reliable viticella clematis. 'Betty Corning' is perfect for growing through shrubs and trees as each spring the plant is pruned right back and so never becomes too much of a burden on the supporting plant.
  
  
  
• Garden care:
  Clematis are happiest when their roots are kept cool and moist, so try to plant them where the base of the plants will be lightly shaded by other, lower-growing species. Otherwise, use a clematis root protector, or top-dress the root ball (avoiding the immediate crown), with a generous layer of shingle or pebbles. 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 - again avoiding the immediate crown.
• Humans: Skin allergen; Pets: Harmful if eaten