Clematis ‘Star of India’

Latin name

Clematis

Type

Hardy deciduous climber

Final height

3m

Final width

0.75m

Situation

Full sun or partial shade

Flowering months

Jul-Oct (purple)

Can it be multiplied

Layering or semi-hardwood cuttings

Edible

No

Toxic

None reported (humans); can be toxic to pets

Bee friendly

Yes

Plant care tip

Give it something to climb like a cane, a trellis or a wall. You can tie it in initially if it struggles, but once established it requires very little care