Choose Clematis 'Starlight' for soft tones and repeat flowering. This deciduous climber produces large pale pink flowers with a darker speckled bar and gently wavy edges.

It flowers in late spring, then again in early autumn, helping to extend colour across the season.

• Height: Up to 2.5m
• Spread: Up to 2m
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained fertile soil
• Flowering period: May to June and September
• Hardiness: RHS H5
• Pruning group: Group 2

Key Features

• Pale pink flowers with darker speckled central bar
• Wavy-edged sepals add texture
• Repeat flowering across the season
• Compact climber suited to trellis and supports

Wildlife Benefits

• Open flowers provide access for bees and pollinators
• Supports nectar-feeding insects in spring and autumn
• Climbing habit offers light shelter for insects

Grow it with other seasonal plants to support wildlife across the year. Do you have enough flowers in both spring and autumn?

Planting Tips

• Plant with roots shaded and top growth in sun or light shade
• Provide support such as a trellis or obelisk
• Water regularly while establishing
• Prune after flowering to maintain shape
• Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool

Place it where the flower detail can be seen clearly. The subtle markings show best at close range.