(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...

(Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis, Violet Charm Clematis)

Violet charm clematis is a deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers early in the season. In mid-spring, medium green leaves appear followed by large flowers of pale violet with soft, wavy petal margins. These will continue blooming into early summer and, if left unpruned, will sporadically flower again in fall. This clematis is a longtime favorite that was bred in 1966 at Solihull Nurseries. It grows best in sites with full sun and fertile, well drained soil. As with most clematis, this selection...

(Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis, Violet Elizabeth Clematis)

The large double and semi-double flowers of ‘Violet Elizabeth’ are soft pale pink and white. This vigorous early to mid-season bloomer was bred by Walter Pennell 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 and fertile,...

(Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis, Warszawska Nike Clematis)

The large, single, blooms of ‘Warszawska Nike’ are deep plum-red with a red band down the center of each petal/tepal. This vigorous, late-flowering clematis was bred by Stefan Franczak of Poland.

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 full sun and...

(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.

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