(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.

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(Clematis, Elizabeth Clematis, Montana Clematis)

Sometimes listed as a cultivar of Clematis montana, the hybrid ' Elizabeth’ is a vigorous climber that offers many smaller-sized rich pink flowers early in the season. These are four to five-petaled and borne in profusion.

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. These may be semi-evergreen in milder climates. The smaller flowers appear from spring to summer and are...

(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.

(Clematis, Etoile Violette Clematis, Viticella Clematis)

Sometimes listed as a cultivar of Clematis viticella, the hybrid 'Etiole Violette' is a vigorous climber that offers many smaller-sized violet-purple flowers late in the season. These are sometimes nodding and borne in profusion.

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 smaller flowers appear from summer to fall and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

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(Clematis, Josephine Clematis)

The spectacular flowers of Josephine™ have six large petals/tepals of soft pink and magenta and a large rosette of fine pink petals in the center. The vines are compact but the flowers are big and showy. This cultivar was introduced by Poulsen Roser International and bred in 1994 in the United Kingdom by Raymond J. Evison and Josephine Hill.

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...

(Clematis, Sugar Candy Clematis)

The lovely flowers of Sugar Candy™ have six large petals/tepals of deep lavender pink with darker bands down the center of each. This cultivar was introduced by Poulsen Roser International and bred in the United Kingdom by Raymond J. Evison.

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.

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(Clematis, Wisley™ Clematis)

The deep violet-blue flowers Wisley™ are lovely, and they cover this large, vigorous, free-flowering vine all summer. This cultivar was introduced by Poulsen Roser International and bred in the United Kingdom by Raymond J. Evison and Mogens Olesen.

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 colorful flowers appear all summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

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(Clematis, Rosemoor™ Clematis)

The rich purple-red flowers Rosemoor™ are lovely, and they cover the vine from late spring to summer. This cultivar was introduced by Poulsen Roser International and bred in the United Kingdom by Raymond J. Evison and Mogens Olesen.

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 colorful flowers appear all summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

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