Clematis aposFredaapos clematis group 1

Position full sun or partial shade Soil fertile, well drained, neutral soil Rate of growth average to fast growing Flowering period May and June Hardiness fully hardy Beautiful, bright cherry pink flowers in May and June amid purple flushed, mid green leaves. This award winning form of montana clematis is ideal for covering a wall or fence in a north facing site. A less vigorous relation of Clematis montana aposPink Perfectionapos, itaposs perfect for small gardens. Garden care No routine pruning is necessary. If the spread of the plant needs to be restricted prune immediately after flowering, cutting back overlong shoots to healthy buds. Apply a slow release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.