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Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soilRate of Growth: average to fastFlowering period: June to AugustFlowers: pale pinkOther features: excellent cut flowersHardiness: fully hardyPretty, pale pink or whitish green flowers held on slender, branched stems above deeply lobed, mid-green leaves. This old cottage garden favourite that has been cultivated since the 16th century and works equally well in the dappled shade of a woodland edge or in a sunny, but moist garden border. For an eye catching display, why not combine it with pink turk's cap lilies, escallonia and a climbing rose? Garden care: Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: deep pinkOther Features: thornless roseHardiness: fully hardyMasses of loosely cup-shaped, fragrant, double, deep pink flowers from June to September and mid-green leaves on thornless stems. This beautiful, repeat-flowering Bourbon rose is one of the best and most reliable climbing varieties. Excellent for covering a north-facing wall, it may also be pruned to form a tall, informal, flowering hedge.Please note : All our roses have had a summer prune to tidy them up so they will not be in flower when you receive them.Garden care: Before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5cm (1in) below the soil.All our roses are field grown. In October/November they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: any poor to moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: extremely fast-growing Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: whiteOther features: heart-shaped, dark green leaves; one of the quickest growing climbing plants; the flowers are followed by small, pinkish-white fruitsHardiness: fully hardyIn August and September this woody deciduous climber is literally smothered with panicles of tiny, funnel-shaped, pink-tinged white flowers. Ideal for covering an unsightly structure or wall in sun or partial shade, but plant with caution since it's extremely fast-growing and can end up choking everything in its path!Garden care: Each year in early spring cut back to fit the available space

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July and SeptemberFlower colour: deep purpleHardiness: fully hardyA late, large-flowered clematis that produces rich, velvety-purple flowers freely in midsummer. The flowers are often 10cm across and usually a second flush will appear in September. An easy-to-grow climber that's great for a sunny wall and looks especially lovely when planted with a deep pink climbing rose, such as Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin'.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.

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: whiteOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyElegant, large, pure white early summer flowers, initially mauve-tinged, with yellow centres and mid-green leaves. The petals of this large-flowered clematis have pretty wavy edges. An excellent climber for growing through a strong shrub, tree or climbing rose in full sun or partial shade, with a second flush of flowers in September.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 of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: pinkOther features: ideal for growing in a containerHardiness: fully hardyLuscious, large, deep pink, early summer flowers with a darker pink stripe and mid-green leaves. This compact clematis is ideal for growing through a climbing rose or tree in partial shade. Although it may take time to establish it is well worth the wait, since it is a prolific flowerer.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 of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: bluish-purpleHardiness: fully hardyLarge bluish-purple flowers that have a darker central stripeappear on this early summer flowering variety. In good years you may get a second flush later in the season. A great mixer, it will look brilliant with a soft pink climbing rose such as Rosa Nahema ('Deleri'), or for a bolder look, try it with Clematis 'Royal Velours'. It is not too robust so is ideal for growing in a pot.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 of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: reddish purpleHardiness: fully hardyDark reddish purple flowers with silver on the outside are borne from July to September. A late-flowering clematis that makes an excellent partner for a climbing rose, shrub or tree in full sun or part shade. 'Black Prince' is a variety of Clematis viticella and is resistant to clematis wilt.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.

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: April to MayFlower colour: mid-blueOther features: silvery seedheadsHardiness: fully hardyLarge, double, bell-shaped, mid-blue early spring flowers followed by attractive, silvery, seedheads retained throughout the summer. This early spring-flowering clematis is ideal for covering a north-facing fence or wall. It also looks lovely trained to climb into small trees or allowed to scramble through neighbouring shrubs.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.

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soil, neutral soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May to June and August to SeptemberFlower colour: deep blueOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyLarge, deep blue, double early summer flowers with pale blue centres ending in a silvery-blue spike. This large, early summer flowering clematis makes a perfect companion for a climbing rose in full sun or partial shade. The deep blue flowers look particularly handsome next to yellow-flowered varieties, such as the Rose 'Golden Showers'.Garden care: While no regular pruning is required, removing the dead stem-tips in late February or early March will keep the plant looking tidy. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: redOther features: N/AHardiness: fully hardyThis vigorous, late-summer flowering clematis produces a profusion of crimson-red flowers from July to September. Named after the kermis insect from which the red dye cochineal is obtained, the scarlet flowers look magnificent scrambling through trees, shrubs and climbing roses. Resistant to clematis-wilt it copes well in moderate wind.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.

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: May to June and SeptemberFlower colour: blueHardiness: fully hardyExotic-looking, large, mid-blue flowers with overlapping, wavy-edged petals and creamy-yellow centres from May to June. This early summer flowering clematis looks lovely scrambling through a climbing rose in full sun or partial shade. The handsome blue blooms contrast especially well with pinkish-mauve and yellow-flowered varieties.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 of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant in early spring.