(Clematis, Will Barron Clematis)

The large single flowers of ‘Will Barron’ are soft pale lavender blue and have a flourish of creamy yellow stamens in the center of each. This pretty early to mid-season bloomer was bred in Canada and first became available in the late 1970s.

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...

(Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis, Will Goodwin Clematis)

Will Goodwin clematis is a vine that has very large, soft lilac flowers that bloom from late spring to midsummer. The flowers are wavy-edged and profuse across the plant. In late summer buds from the current season's growth often open well before frost.

Clematis 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,...

(Atragene Clematis, Clematis, Willy Clematis)

The delicate, nodding flowers of ‘Willy’ are soft pale pink with a central cup of ivory green staminodes in the center of each. This pretty early bloomer is an alpina hybrid that was bred in Holland by Pieter Zwijnenburg.

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 small flowers appear from spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Clematis grows best...

(Addison Brown's Clematis, Addison's Leather Flower, Clematis)

Although a rare American wildflower, Addison's leather flower adapts well to garden culture and proves to be easy to grow. Its crowning glory are the lavender-purple and creamy white flowers that occur in spring's warmth. This herbaceous perennial is native only to four counties in west-central Virginia, in the dry woodlands on non-acidic soils.

The plant forms a clump with multiple erect to sprawling stems. In some cases the stems twine around nearby plants to reach upward to the light. In mid-spring...

(Armand's Evergreen Clematis, Clematis, Evergreen Clematis)

This evergreen woody vine bears clusters of delicate, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in spring. The slightly cupped, medium-sized blooms of this Chinese native have four to seven starry segments and prominent yellow anthers. The handsome, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves are divided into three leaflets and have clasping stems which allow this climber to cling to structures. Notable cultivars include 'Apple Blossom', with pink-tinged flowers, and 'Snowdrift', with pure white, highly fragrant blooms....

(Armand's Evergreen Clematis, Evergreen Clematis, Snowdrift Clematis)

An evergreen woody vine native to China, Armand's clematis bears clusters of delicate, fragrant, starry flowers in spring. The highly fragrant blooms of the cultivar 'Snowdrift' are pure white with yellow anthers. Its handsome, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves are divided into three leaflets and have clasping stems which allow it to cling to structures.

Provide 'Snowdrift' with average to fertile, well drained soil. It thrives in full sun where summers are cool, but prefers partial shade in...

(Virgin's Bower)

An early-blooming clematis from China and the Himalayas, this large, vigorous, woody vine bears masses of elegant flowers from mid to late spring. The long-stemmed, white or pink, often fragrant blooms have four segments and a central starburst of pale yellow stamens. Attractive plumed fruits follow the flowers. The three-parted, dark green, deciduous leaves have clasping stalks which enable the vine to cling to supports. This long-lived plant is capable of reaching mammoth proportions over time,...

(Virgin's Bower)

This is an exceptional variety of virgin's bower and among the earliest clematis to bloom in spring. Such a large and elegant white-flowered vine creates an instant focal point in both bright sun or under moonlight. The parent species is native to China where it is found most abundantly in the Himalayan Mountains. Deciduous and woody, it is long-lived and capable of reaching a mammoth length over time. This variety is slightly smaller in scale but compensates with larger flowers. Its strong twining...

(Virgin's Bower)

Vigorous and pretty, this carefree clematis vine offers soft pink flowers early in the season. It is a variety of the white flowered species, Clematis montana, which is native to the Himalayan Mountains of China. Deciduous and woody, it is long-lived and capable of reaching a large size. Its strong twining stems bear deep green, three-parted leaves that exhibit a distinctive burgundy hue.

This beautiful bloomer produces simple pale pink, four-petaled flowers singly or in small groups....

(Pink Perfection Virgin's Bower, Virgin's Bower)

This vigorous selection blooms very heavily, has slightly darker mauve-pink flowers than the standard Clematis montana var. rubens and an extra strong vanilla scent.

Virgin's Bower is carefree and flowers early in the season. It is derived from the white flowered Clematis montana, which is native to the Himalayan Mountains of China. Deciduous and woody, it is long-lived, capable of reaching a large size, and its strong twining stems bear deep green, three-parted leaves...