(Betty Corning Clematis, Clematis, Viticella Clematis)

‘Betty Corning’ is a vining plant with small bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers. This clematis blooms from midsummer through late fall and have petal tips that are slightly curved and emit a light fragrance.

Betty Corning clematis refers a position with at least five to six hours of sun per day and fertile, well-drained soil. Shade the rootzone with mulch. In early spring, prune each stem's growth down to a pair of strong buds above the soil level. This cultivar is smaller growing and can be used...

(Blue Ravine Clematis, Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

Clematis ’Blue Ravine’ is a vine that has large pale blue-violet flowers with darker veins that bloom from late spring through early fall. The petals are oval with a sharp point that makes each flower look like a multi-armed star. The enter is velvety royal purple with the cluster of pollen-carrying anthers.

Clematis vine prefers a position with at least five to six hours of sun per day and fertile, well-drained soil. Prune this cultivar in early spring to retain plant height to an area of healthy...

(Broughton Star Clematis, Clematis, Montana Clematis)

This beautiful Clematis montana hybrid offers many smaller-sized, semi-double dusty pink flowers early in the season. This vine is not as vigorous or as large as the species, but it still reaches a substantial size when mature.

Hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that climbs by twining stems. The vines are lined with bronze-hued green compound leaves, which may be semi-evergreen in milder climates. The smaller flowers appear in spring and are followed by fluffy clusters...

(Candida Clematis, Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

Candida clematis is a vigorous growing deciduous vine with large white flowers set off by buttery-white stamens and streaks in the center of each bloom. The individual blossom of this Chinese hybrid can reach the size of a widely opened human hand. 'Candida' blooms from from spring until autumn on both old and new growth.

Clematis likes cool, shaded fertile soil but the growing vines should get at least six hours of sun per day. It grows best in a well-drained soil with a layer of mulch over the...

(Clematis, Comtesse de Bouchard Clematis, Late Large-flowered Clematis)

Comtesse de Bouchaud clematis is a deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers late in the season. From summer to early autumn, large mauve-pink flowers appear along twining stems covered with medium green leaves. This clematis grows best in sites with full sun and fertile, well drained soil. Flower buds develop from the previous year's growth, so pruning should be done after plants bloom. If left unpruned, plants will sporadically flower again in fall. As with most clematis, this selection adds...

(Clematis, Countess of Lovelace Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

Countess of Lovelace’ is a vining plant that has large, lilac flowers tinged with blue and cream-colored anthers that bloom twice per growing season. The first double blossoms arise from growth on last year's woody stems, and then in late summer single-flower blooming occurs on this season's growth.

Clematis vine prefers a position with at least five to six hours of sun per day and fertile, well-drained soil. Shade the rootzone for moisture conservation and to keep roots cool. In early spring,...

(Clematis, Doctor Ruppel Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

Doctor Ruppel clematis is a deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers early in the season. From late spring to summer, large blooms with rose pink tepals marked with darker rose-pink bands appear along twining stems covered with medium green leaves. This clematis grows best in sites with full sun and fertile, well drained soil. Flower buds develop from the previous year's growth, so pruning should be done after plants bloom. If left unpruned, plants will sporadically flower again in fall. As with...

(Clematis, Duchess of Edinburgh Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

Duchess of Edinburgh clematis is a deciduous woody vine that bears large double white flowers from late spring to early summer. The vine attaches to supports via the clasping stems of its trifoliate yellow-green leaves.

Plant this clematis in full sun and fertile, cool, well-drained soil. Tie it loosely to its support until it starts to attach to it. Flower buds develop from the previous year’s growth, so confine any winter or spring pruning to dead, weak, or unwanted stems. As with most clematis,...

(Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis, Elsa Späth Clematis)

The large lavender-blue flowers of ‘Elsa Späth’ have brightened many a garden. This popular clematis cultivar is vigorous and heavy-blooming, which also adds to its desirability.

Hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that climbs by twining stems. The vines are lined with green compound leaves that appear in spring. The large flowers appear from spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Clematis grows best in sites with full sun and fertile, well-drained...

(Clematis, Ernest Markham Clematis, Late Large-flowered Clematis)

Ernest Markham clematis is a deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers early in the season. From summer to fall, large magenta-red flowers appear along twining stems covered with medium green leaves. This clematis grows best in sites with full sun and fertile, well drained soil. Flower buds develop from the current year's growth. As with most clematis, this selection adds a vertical element to the garden and looks best when trained on a fence, trellis or pergola.