This clematis variety has mid-green leaves and blooms in early spring with flowers that are whitish pink in colour and deliciously almond scented. It's a vigorous evergreen climber and is ideal for a sunny, west- or south-facing spot in the garden. For maximum enjoyment of the sweetly scented flowers plant next to a house entrance or well worn path, allowing plenty of space for the plant to grow.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
Rate of growth: Fast-growing
Flowering period: March to April
Hardiness: Frost hardy
Special precautions: This plant is toxic to dogs if eaten
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.

To buy this plant, check out the Crocus website where you can get a plant in a two litre pot for just £12.99, discounted from £19.99.