Clematis - pronounced "klem-a-tis" - from Klema, the Greek word for vine - are prestigious members of the Buttercup family. This family is botanically known as Rununculaceae. Don't try and say that with your mouth full! These exquisite climbers, which can be deciduous or evergreen, are so rewarding to grow and will delight with their beautiful buds, stunning blooms and fabulous fluffy seed heads. There are over 250 species in the Clematis family made up of scramblers, ramblers, climbers and perennials ensuring there is a Clematis to suit every garden temperament. Clematis prefer their heads in the sun and their roots in the shade i.e. they need a cool root run with the ability to climb up towards the sun. Plant deeply in soil that is humus rich and that does not completely dry out in summer. You may need to add a layer of mulch in summer to ensure the soil and root area stay cool. During the growing season and during summer water deeply (at least once a week) if there is no or little rainfall.

Hybrid Clematis

Montana Clematis

Other Clematis

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A native plant forming mounds of sprawling rush-like stems. Trained it can growing up as a climber. Very beautiful nodding cream flowers smoother the foliage in spring, followed by fluffy silver seed heads. Hardy to dry, open conditions. Evergreen

A great plant for grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas. Its natural range follows the dry eastern flanks of the lower North Island and South Island Growing Clematis

 

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aka Clematis hybrid

The large, vibrant, velvety wine-red flowers of ‘Allanah’ bloom in late spring and early summer. Each of its broad petals taper at the base giving the blooms a distinctive appearance. It is a vigorous grower with a somewhat compact habit at maturity. Deciduous

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aka AKA Francis Rivis

AKA Francis Rivis. Stunning blue medium flower with contrasting White centre, very hardy and robust, tolerates shade and dry soil, pruning can be done to reduced after the first flowering. As a vine for fences or pergolas ideal.

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aka Clematis hybrid

Climber. A large flowering clematis that produces flowers that average 15-20cm across. The petals are white with a magenta band. Plant in full sunlight but keep the roots cool and shaded. Tolerant of frost, good for coastal areas. Deciduous

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aka Clematis Hybrid

Clematis Aotearoa has flowers 12.5cm across in a rich violet purple. Flowers profusely in late spring and early summer. Deciduous

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aka Clematis hybrid

An award winning little Clematis that as a sprawling habit rather than being a clinging climber. The beautiful nodding mauve-blue flowers appear in summer and autumn. Happiest in well drained, deep cool soil. Prune as per Group 3. Deciduous. RHS AGM

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aka Clematis hybrid

Well this pretty in pink Clematis hybrid is just the 'Bees Knees' with large blooms of mid pink that are highlighted with a deeper pink stripe. Flowers in spring-summer. Grow in sun or part shade in deep cool soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Clematis hybrid

If you love double forms of clematis check out 'Belle of Taranaki'. The full form of deep blue flowers is stunning with early blooms lasting a long time on the plant. Later blooms can be simpler, but just as compelling. Grow in sun or part shade in deep cool soil. Prune as per Group 2. Deciduous.

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aka Clematis hybrid

A striking Clematis with very double silver-mauve blooms that open from fat buds in spring-summer. Plant in sun or semi-shade but make sure it is where it can be admired because it's a beauty. Will do best in deep cool soil. Deciduous

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aka Clematis hybrid

An award winning Clematis with large star shaped blooms with hot carmine pink petals highlighted with a pale pink margin. Nice silky seed heads follow the blooms at the end of summer. Plant in sun or semi-shade in deep cool soil for best results. Deciduous. RHS AGM. Group 2.

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aka Clematis hybrid

Exquisite yet simple single blooms in a glowing violet blue with a small stamens appear in spring-summer. Plant in sun or semi-shade. Will do best in deep cool soil or at the very least mulch the surface roots in summer. RHS AGM. Deciduous. Group 2.

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aka Clematis hybrid

A vigorous and free flowering Clematis with bright magenta blooms that appear from summer to autumn. This Clematis flowers on new growth so any pruning should be done in late winter-early spring before the new growth commences. Plant in sun or part shade in deep cool soil. Deciduous. Group 3.

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aka Clematis hybrid

Add some 'Fireworks' to your spring garden with this award winning Clematis that has very large star shaped blooms in a soft mauve shade highlighted with a bar of deep mauve-pink. Plant in sun or semi-shade and keep the surface roots cool for best results. Deciduous. RHS AGM.

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aka Clematis hybrid

If you love white then you will love this beautiful Clematis which has large star shaped blooms in pure white. Plant in sun or semi-shade. Will do best in deep cool soil or at the very least mulch the surface roots in summer. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

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aka Clematis hybrid

Large creamy yellow, blooms with a central pale green bar open from fat buds in spring-summer. The blooms are fragrant and have over-lapping petals. Stunning in full flower. Grow in sun or part shade in deep cool soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Clematis hybrid

Large 6 pointed stars of dusky pink offset by silky deep brown stamens will delight in summer-autumn as they open from fat buds. A beautiful Clematis that will be happy in sun or part shade as long as the roots are kept cool. Deciduous.

Group 3 This Clematis was introduced by Mr Percy Picton who was a gardener at Hagley Hall in the U.K. Growing Clematis

 

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aka Clematis hybrid

A stunningly beautiful climber with huge star shaped single white blooms with attractive chocolate brown stamens. The blooms look particularly attractive against the dark green foliage. Happy in a sunny position but mulch the roots regularly to keep cool. Deciduous.

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aka Clematis hybrid

large rich violet blue flowers with striking golden anthers. These appear early summer to early autumn. Ideal for growing against a wall or trellis.

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aka Clematis hybrid

A magnificent hybrid with lovely large, deep blue double flowers on both old and new growth. Clematis Kiri Te Kanawa was named for our very own famous opera singer. Deciduous.

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Large, soft lavender blue star shaped blooms will take your breath away as the open from beautiful buds in spring. A gorgeous deciduous climber to fling up a tree or over a trellis. Happy in the sun but mulch the roots to keep cool.

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aka Hybrid clematis

Clematis "Melbourne Cup", is a sport of Myojo, but has a cup shaped form of flower that looks rather special on the vine. Plant in full sun with roots in cool shade. flowers in early to late Summer. Ideal for training on walls, arches, pillars, pergolas, trellis-work, and in containers. Deciduous

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Excellent Clematis for growing through trees or covering unsightly walls. Flowers in late spring. The flowers are fragrant and a deep dusky pink with contrasting creamy anthers. Very deep bronze new foliage. Deciduous.

Group 1, Pruned after flowering in spring; tidy up broken or damaged limbs. Growing Clematis

 

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Developed here in New Zealand, its most distinguishable feature are very large (for a Clematis montana) flowers that grow to more than 10 cm in diameter. The flowers are semi-double, soft-pink and arrive in abundance in spring. Looks great against walls, trellis or in a tree.

Group 1, Pruned after flowering in spring; tidy up broken or damaged limbs. Growing Clematis

 

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aka Anemone Clematis

A slow growing more gentle climber than its other Montana cousins; Jenny has double flowers of cream with a hint of blush pink that appear in spring-summer. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained deep cool soil for best results.

Group 1, Pruned after flowering in spring; tidy up broken or damaged limbs. Growing Clematis

 

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aka Anemone Clematis

If you want to decorate a pergola, fence or naked wall with something absolutely beautiful then 'Mayleen' could be just the climber for you. Beautiful bronze tinted foliage, tight rounded buds that open to reveal light pink blooms with the most delicious vanilla fragrance. Gorgeous. Deciduous.

'Mayleen' will be happiest growing in a filtered light situation in deep cool soil. It is important that the roots don't get over-heated in summer. This climber is vigorous so make sure it has the necessary support frame-work. Group 1 Growing Clematis

 

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Clematis Montana. Small, flattish, faintly scented, semi-double, flowers that are pale creamy yellow at the centre of the tepal, shading through pale pink to a deep pink margin. Yellow anthers on white filaments. Deciduous

So named because of the similarity of the flowers to the Pied Piper of Hamelin’s "gypsy coat of red and yellow" in Robert Browning's poem. Group 1 Growing Clematis