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Clematis - Flowering Climbers

Clematis montana

Clematis are divided into two groups according to their flowering periods. The early flowering spring types require little to no pruning but the late blooming summer varieties need cutting right back to just above ground level.
This popular climber will even wind its way through a drab tree, poking vivid flowers between the branches. There are so many varieties (at least 300) it is possible to have a clematis in flower for most of the year.
Most clematis are deciduous, the exception being the tender "armandii", and "cirrhosa balearica", a native of the Balearic islands; these have attractive evergreen foliage and dainty flowers which make an attractive feature in the winter garden.
The majority of the species have small flowers, but they are very fast growers, and so are very useful for covering up eyesores. Their greatest contribution lies in the wide variety of hybrids created over the last 100 years. By crossing species, hybridists have created clematis that will flower longer in beautiful shades from deepest purple to white.
The ideal time to plant clematis is in the Autumn. The plant is encouraged by the warm soil to put its energy into producing roots. Limy soils are best but they will grow in any good garden soil.
Clematis needs to have its roots nice and cool in the shade and its head in full sun.
Clematis should be planted at least 40cm from walls and 60cm from the base of a tree. Plant the root ball 10cm below the surface of the soil. This encourages new roots from the base of the trunk. Apply a good mulch after planting and water well.
 Clematis varieties available online...
Clematis florida Sieboldii - Old Man's Beard Clematis florida Sieboldii
Sought after for it’s showy blooms of crisp, white petals that surround a central dome of rich, purple stamens. This show-stopping clematis is fantastic for transforming walls and fences into a floral showpiece.
Clematis 'Avant Garde' Clematis 'Avant Garde'
This variety is quite unique due to its unusual colour combination of red and pink. The flowers are well-filled and have a diameter of 5-7 cm. These impressive flowers are very robust and long-lasting.

Clematis montana
This pretty prolific flowering clematis does not need pruning and will tolerate a variety of soils in sun or shade. Expect two flush of blooms every year.

Clematis Gypsy Queen

Clematis Gypsy Queen
Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this is a stunning Clematis with large 4-5inch flowers which start as deep red and slowly fade to deep purple. This very showy plant reliably provides a second flush of flowers in early autumn. A vigorous grower!
Clematis 'Ernest Markham' Clematis 'Ernest Markham'
Vibrant magenta pink blooms adorn this vigorous climber from late summer and well into autumn. Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a colourful display draped over walls, or twining up fences and pergolas, and is particularly easy to maintain as it can be cut back to almost ground level each year.
Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom' Clematis armandii 'Apple Blossom'
Medium to fast growth rate. 3 long dark green leaflets to each leaf. Pale pink flowers.
Clematis integrifolia Clematis integrifolia
A delightful dwarf, border Clematis in a mixture of marine blue and rich rose, 2in flowers. Erect in habit with often upward facing blooms. Makes a good container plant too. Poisonous.
Clematis Hagley Hybrid Clematis Hagley Hybrid

Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' is named after Hagley Hall where it was raised by the celebrated horticulturalist Percy Picton. It is well-loved for its compact habit and its stunning rosy-mauve flowers which are abundant throughout the summer months, although show their best colours when given a little shade.

Clematis armandii Clematis armandii
Medium to fast growth rate. Three long dark green leaflets to each leaf. Creamy white flowers. Best on a sunny wall.
Clematis 'Dr Ruppel' Clematis 'Dr Ruppel'
Magnificent flowers are produced in abundance in early summer with a rose-pink blush along the length of each petal. A second flush appears in late summer, followed by pretty spherical seed heads that add garden interest well into the autumn.
Clematis 'Crystal Fountain' Clematis 'Crystal Fountain'
This top variety produces unusual, stunningly beautiful lilac blooms approx. 15 cm in size. The many stamens cascading over the petals give them their distinctive appearance. They flower twice a year, (May-June and August-September).
Clematis Miss Bateman Clematis Miss Bateman

Clematis 'Miss Bateman' is a compact, free-flowering clematis with large single white flowers measuring up to 9cm (3in) across. The main show appears in late spring to early summer and is often followed by a second bloom in late summer to early autumn.

Clematis Josephine™ Clematis Josephine™
A fascinating cultivar with double, pom-pom centres set atop soft-pink outer petals with a bold cerise stripe. Plant Clematis ‘Josephine’™ in full sun for the richest coloured flowers. In shadier positions, intriguing greenish blooms appear.
Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles' Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles'
This eye-catching evergreen clematis gives a much needed injection of colour to the winter garden, when few other plants dare to bloom. This is the earliest of the spring flowering clematis, with cup-shaped pink blooms freckled with maroon-red markings, to give this plant it’s name.
Clematis Crystal Fountain™ Clematis Crystal Fountain™
The flowers of Clematis ‘Crystal Fountain’&trade are quite extraordinary. A fountain of crystal-blue stamens radiate from the centres of the dazzling blue, 15cm (6”) wide blooms. Terrifically floriferous, this clematis continues to bloom throughout summer and into early autumn.
Clematis Empress™ Clematis Empress™
Radiant, sugar-pink blooms with a central cluster of prominent stamens adorn this variety throughout summer. Clematis ‘Empress’&trade is a striking cultivar that looks spectacular growing against sunny walls and fences.
Clematis Fragrant Oberon Clematis Fragrant Oberon
Powerfully and sweetly perfumed, the pretty satin flowers of Clematis ‘Fragrant Oberon’ are lemon-white with a hint of green, and look stunning set against the dark foliage of this evergreen clematis.
Clematis texensis Ruby Wedding Clematis texensis Ruby Wedding
The wine red flowers of this delightful compact cultivar appear in late summer and continue well into autumn. The dainty star shaped blooms provide a splash of vibrant colour at a time when many other flowers are beginning to fade. Clematis texensis ‘Ruby Wedding’ is particularly easy to maintain as it can be cut back to almost ground level each year.
Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
Large, pale pink petals with a distinctive deep pink central stripe and contrasting red anthers make this variety one of the most easily recognised. Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ makes an excellent choice for a north facing wall – in sunnier positions its delicate shades are prone to fading.
Clematis Romantika Clematis Romantika
The velvety flowers open almost black, and slowly mature to shimmering, deepest purple. This trouble free, vigorous cultivar looks spectacular grown against a light background. Tolerant of almost any aspect in sun or shade, Clematis ‘Romantika’ is perfect for creating a dramatic display on walls, pergolas and fences.
Clematis Montana Elizabeth Clematis Montana Elizabeth

Clematis Montana Grandiflora has very pretty pale pink flowers. Extremely free flowering Clematis variety. No pruning needed. We are now offering them in a larger format 1 litre (13cm) pot as an established plant ready for immediate impact in the garden. Can grow up to 8 metres.

Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh' Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh'
Rosettes of pristine white, double flowers are produced in early summer, followed by a late summer flush of semi-double blooms. Understated and elegant, the large flowers of Clematis ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ look particularly stunning against their backdrop of dark green foliage.
Clematis 'Marie Boisselot' Clematis 'Marie Boisselot'
Easy-to-grow, pretty white-flowered hybrid with a golden eye. Will flourish in any area of the garden. If left unpruned, it will produce large flowers early in the season from May/June until September, but if pruned, many more but smaller flowers will bloom a little later, from June to September.
Clematis 'The President' Clematis 'The President'
‘The President’ is a stunning, mid-sized, deciduous clematis with glossy, dark-green leaves. In summer it bears large purple-blue flowers whose petals are silver on the underside.
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