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: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May to June and September
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Noted for it's abundance of larger than average flowers, which can appear over a prolonged period, this clematis offers lashings of summer colour. The mauve-blue flowers have their first flush in late spring and early summer, and these are often 6 or 7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter. Their second flush in late summer is also prolific, but each flower tends to be slightly smaller in size. It's a great addition to the garden (or patio), and they look stunning when teamed with pinks, deeper purple or silver.
  
  
• Garden care: Remove dead and damaged stems before growth begins in early spring, cutting all remaining stems back to where strong buds are visible. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.