How to grow clematis – 5 things you need to know for stunning climbing displays every year

Purple clematis flowers and orange roses growing on trellis in garden.

Gardeners learn how to grow clematis for a reason: it grows quickly, it’s easy to care for, and it flowers prolifically.

It's actually one of the best fast-growing plants you can grow for privacy – it’ll cover a trellis or obelisk in no time at all, producing tons and tons of attractive blooms in an array of shapes and colours.