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

The huge, single, violet-purple blooms of ‘Rhapsody’ have a flourish of creamy stamens in the center of each. This compact, vigorous, clematis blooms heavily late in the season. This cultivar was bred by Barry Fretwell of the United Kingdom.

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 summer to fall and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

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(Clematis, Integrifolia Clematis, Rooguchi Clematis)

The delicate, nodding, violet-purple and lavender blooms of ‘Rooguchi’ are bell-shaped and have ribbed petals/tepals. This vigorous, integrifolia-type clematis blooms heavily late in the season. This cultivar was bred by Kazuhige Ozawa in Japan.

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 summer to fall and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

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(Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis, Pink Climador Clematis)

The large single flowers of ‘Rosa Königskind’ are soft lavender-pink with a flourish of dark burgundy stamens in the center of each. This mid-season bloomer was bred by F.M. Westphal of Germany.

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 late spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Clematis grows best in sites with full...

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

The large semi-double and single flowers of ‘Royalty' are violet-blue with a flourish of buttery stamens in the center of each. This mid-season bloomer was bred by John Treasure of The United Kingdom. Early on it produces semi-double flowers and towards the end its flowers are smaller and single.

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 late spring to summer...

(Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis, Sally Cadge Clematis)

The large single flowers of ‘Sally Cadge are lavender-blue with a rosy pink stripe down the center of each petal/tepal. This mid-season bloomer was bred by Frank Cadge of The United Kingdom.

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 late spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Clematis grows best in sites with full sun...

(Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis, Scartho Gem Clematis)

The large semi-double flowers of ‘Scartho Gem’ are vivid rosy pink with a flourish of rose and ivory stamens in the center of each. This mid-season bloomer was bred by Walter Pennell of The United Kingdom and is a cross between ‘Lincoln Star’ and ‘Mrs N Thompson.’

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 late spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters...

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

The large single flowers of ‘Serenata’ are plum purple with a flourish of pale yellow stamens in the center of each. This mid-season bloomer was bred by Tage Lundell of Sweden and was first introduced in 1960.

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 late spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Clematis grows best in sites...

(Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis, Snow Queen Clematis)

Snow Queen clematis is a deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers early in the season. From late spring to early summer, large flowers of white (with the faintest hint of lavender-pink) appear along twining stems covered with medium green leaves. This clematis grows best in sites with full to part 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....

(Clematis, Southern Cross Clematis)

This is a truly unusual clematis. The spidery white flowers of ‘Southern Cross’ appear very early in the season. They are fragrant, prolific and similar to those of many fall-flowered white-flowered clematis. This cultivar is a cross between Clematis gentianoides and C. aristata.

Overall, ‘Southern Cross’ has a stouter and shrubbier habit than other clematis, but it will still ramble. Its twining stems are lined with dark green compound leaves that are divided into three leaflets....

(Clematis, Star Burst Clematis)

The large single flowers of ‘Star Burst’ are rosy magenta with a white band down the center of each petal/tepal. This vigorous mid-season bloomer was bred by Robin Mitchell of New Zealand.

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 late spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Clematis grows best in sites with full sun and...