(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...

(Clematis, Late Large-flowered Clematis, Star of India Clematis)

The huge, single, blooms of ‘Star of India’ are deep plum purple with a dark red band down the center of each petal/tepal. This vigorous, late-flowering clematis was bred by Cripps & Son in 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.

Clematis grows best in sites with...

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

The large single flowers of ‘Sunset’ are rosy magenta with a darker red band down the center of each petal/tepal. This vigorous mid-season bloomer was bred by Arthur H. Steffen of The United States.

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, The President Clematis)

The President clematis is a deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers early in the season. From late spring to early summer, large flowers of velvety purple 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. As with most clematis, this...

(Blue Light Clematis, Clematis)

The large fully double flowers of Blue Light™ are clear violet blue. Each flower has a neat rosette of shorter doubled petals/tepals in the center of each. This vigorous early to mid-season bloomer was introduced by Pride of Place Plants of Sidney, California and bred by Frans C. M van Haastest of Holland.

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...

(Clematis, Violet Veined Clematis, Viticella Clematis)

Violet veined clematis is a compact, deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers late in the season. From summer to autumn, profuse small violet-blue flowers, which fade to paler violet blue towards their centers, cover these twining vines. If left unpruned, they will sporadically flower again in fall. This clematis is a longtime favorite that has been in cultivation since 1910. It grows best in sites with full sun and fertile, well drained soil. As with most clematis, this selection adds a vertical...

(Clematis, Late Large-flowered Clematis, Victoria Clematis)

Clematis ’Victoria’ is a strong-growing vine that has large and elegant royal purple flowers that bloom in midsummer onwards to autumn. The center of the flowerheads are filled with green-yellow anthers from which pollen is shed.

This clematis selection prefers a position with at least five to six hours of sun per day and fertile, well-drained soil. Shade the rootzone with mulch or surrounding plants to keep the soil cool and moist. In early spring, prune each stem's growth down to a pair of strong...

(Clematis, Late Large-flowered Clematis, Ville de Lyon Clematis)

Ville de Lyon clematis is a compact, deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers late in the season. From midsummer to autumn, profuse carmine-red flowers with darker red margins cover these twining vines. This clematis flowers on the current season's growth, so conduct harsh, height-reducing pruning each early spring.

Ville de Lyon clematis grows best in sites with full sun and fertile, well drained soil rich in organic matter. As with most clematis, this selection adds a vertical element to...

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

Clematis ’Vino’ is a vine with large, reddish-purple flowers that bloom in early summer. The petals are overlapping and surround a central clusters of yellow stamen and anthers, which produce pollen.

Clematis vine prefers 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, remove any dead or damaged vines and prune to retain plant height back to an area of strong, healthy buds. ‘Vino’ can be used to dress up...