Clematis viticella Avant Garde - Italian Leather Flower

Plant the 'Avant Garde' clematis preferably in the sun, in fairly fertile, well-drained soil, shading the roots and base of the stem (with a flat tile, for example). Clematis derived from C.viticella are robust, not very demanding in terms of soil, less temperamental than large-flowered clematis and not very susceptible to wilting disease. Plant your plant by covering the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil, in soil worked to a depth of 20 cm (8in), lightened with good compost. During the first few weeks, water regularly but be careful of stagnant water, as it can cause collar rot. Cover the base of climbing clematis with a small mound of soil, reducing the risk of wilting while promoting the growth of vigorous shoots from the stump. After planting, prune the stems of deciduous climbing clematis to about 30 cm (12in) from the base above a nice pair of buds. Mulch in February with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding direct contact with the stems. Train the stems, without squeezing them, until the plant can grip onto supports by itself. Clematis also enjoy growing freely on neighboring plants. This variety blooms on new growth in summer, so prune it in March, leaving 25 cm (10in) from the ground (a little less on older subjects), making clean cuts with secateurs above two large buds. A less severe pruning will allow this liana to reach larger dimensions, but it will bloom more towards the upper part of the vegetation. Voles and grey worms can attack clematis and devour the stems. Aphids and greenhouse whiteflies are also potential pests. Please find below the revised translation: Plant the 'Avant Garde' clematis preferably in the sunshine, in fairly fertile, well-drained soil, shading the roots and the base of the stem (with a flat tile, for example). Clematis derived from C.viticella are hardy, not very demanding in terms of soil, less temperamental than large-flowered clematis and not very susceptible to wilting disease. Plant your plant by covering the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil, in soil worked to a depth of 20 cm (8in), lightened with good compost. During the first few weeks, water regularly but be careful of stagnant water, as it can cause collar rot. Cover the base of climbing clematis with a small mound of soil, reducing the risk of wilting while promoting the growth of vigorous shoots from the stump. After planting, prune the stems of deciduous climbing clematis to about 30 cm (12in) from the base above a nice pair of buds. Mulch in February with garden compost or well-rotted manure, avoiding direct contact with the stems. Train the stems, without squeezing them, until the plant can grip onto supports by itself. Clematis also enjoy growing freely on neighboring plants. This variety blooms on new growth in summer, so prune it in March, leaving 25 cm (10in) from the ground (a little less on older subjects), making clean cuts with secateurs above two large buds. A less severe pruning will allow this liana to reach larger dimensions, but it will bloom more towards the upper part of the vegetation. Voles and grey worms can attack clematis and devour the stems. Aphids and greenhouse whiteflies are also potential pests.