(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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(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...

(Evergreen Chinese Clematis)

Introduced to Western gardens from China in the late 19th century, this often shrubby deciduous vine is best known by the form commonly sold as C. spooneri. In late spring, C. chrysocoma produces masses of fragrant, four-"petaled" flowers that are white to light pink with yellow anthers. They recur intermittently through summer. The stems and three-parted leaves are covered with yellow down. Attractive feathery seedheads follow the flowers. The form sold as C. spooneri is a strongly climbing plant...