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Clematis ‘Star of India’ is a robust and fast-growing variety. The striking purple flowers feature sepals adorned with a unique carmine-red stripe, often with a pointed tip, creating a charming star-like shape. This late-blooming clematis thrives in partial shade, as direct sunlight can cause its vibrant colours to fade. When planting clematis, choose a position in sun or semi-shade and plant the climber deeply in moist, fertile, well drained soil. Position the top of the rootball at a depth of 7.5cm (3″) below soil level, to encourage new shoots to form from the base of the plant. Clematis dislike soils that are particularly wet or dry. Such soils can be improved by the addition of plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost. When growing clematis in patio containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3. Train clematis plants onto a suitable support such as trellis, wires or a freestanding climbing frame.

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