Clematis are a gardener's favourite: they're prolific bloomers, producing flowers in a spectrum of colours and sizes. But knowing when to prune clematis will encourage the best displays every year.

You can grow clematis in the ground or in containers, and by planting varieties from the diverse groups that flower at different times of the year, you could be enjoying their blooms for many months.

If you’re searching for a climbing plant with big, extravagant blooms that will become the star of your garden, then look no further than the low-maintenance and fast-growing clematis.