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Clematis 'Cassis'

Clematis (group 3)

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to October
• Flower colour: plum-purple
• Other features: almost evergreen
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Brand new variety with wonderful dusty beetroot buds that open to form chrysanthemum-like, pom-pom shaggy heads. The flowers gradually fade to a mottled purple and white as they age. As it is such a compact plant, it is perfect for potting up into containers to brighten up your patio in summer.
  
  
• Garden care: 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, avoiding the immediate crown.