A climbing plant that brings soft colour and gentle fragrance right when the garden is waking up. Dense, evergreen foliage forms a strong framework of glossy, leathery leaves, often flushed with bronze when young, creating a rich backdrop throughout the year. Clematis 'Apple Blossom' earns its name with clusters of delicate, pink-tinted buds that open into starry, white flowers with a blush of pink, each bloom around 6cm (2½in) cross and lightly scented. Flowering from early to mid spring, it puts on a generous display just as borders begin to fill out, offering early interest when it’s most welcome.

This is a vigorous climber that works beautifully trained up trellises, walls, or pergolas, where its evergreen habit can be enjoyed all year round. It performs best in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil, and benefits from having its roots shaded while the top growth reaches the light. We do not recommend this climber for use in pots due to its vigour and ultimate size.