(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...

(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...

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

The colorful ‘Carnaby’ bears many flowers from late spring to summer. They are large with soft pink tepals marked with magenta-pink bands.

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.

Plant this vine in sites with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. It grows and flowers best if...

(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...

(Atragene Clematis, Clematis, Constance Clematis)

This beautiful Clematis alpina hybrid offers many small, nodding, bell-shaped flowers of lavender rose early in the season. It is a moderate-sized vine with a delicate appearance and will commonly rebloom.

Hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that climbs by twining stems. The vines are lined with delicate green compound leaves that appear in spring. The small nodding flowers appear in mid-spring and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Plant this vine...

(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, Edouard Desfossé Clematis)

The large flowers of ‘Edouard Desfossé’ are velvety violet-blue with darker stripes down the center of each petal/tepal. The showy blooms appear from late spring to summer on moderately vigorous vines.

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.

Plant this vine in sites with full sun...

(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...