Clematis - pronounced "KLEM-ah-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

28 LISTINGS FOR 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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Clematis. This beautiful climber comes from China and has lustrous deep green foliage and deliciously fragrant soft pink flowers in spring. The new foliage growth is a warm bronze. Protect from harsh frost and wind. Semi-evergreen.

Group 1 Often described as evergreen but in colder more exposed sites this clematis will experience some leaf loss. Give it a nice sheltered spot if you can and you will be well rewarded. Growing Clematis

 

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A favourite Clematis of mine, this beautiful climber comes from China and has lustrous deep green foliage and deliciously fragrant white flowers in spring.The new foliage growth is a warm bronze. Protect from harsh frost and wind. Semi-evergreen.

Group 1 Often described as evergreen but in colder more exposed sites this clematis will experience some leaf loss. Give it a nice sheltered spot if you can and you will be well rewarded. Growing Clematis

 

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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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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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A deciduous, perennial climber with pinnate, dark green leaves and in mid- to late spring large, fragrant, cream to pale yellow flowers with pale yellow stamens. Looks lovely climbing a trellis or weaving its way along a fence for support. Likes full sun, partial shade. Deciduous.

 

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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

The flowers of Clematis Horn of Plenty are purple with a rosy tint. There is a distinct reddish bar in the centre of each sepal. Dramatic stamens have white filaments topped with red purple anthers. Deciduous

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Clematis John Warren has huge 9 inch flowers with a striking combination of grey-pink tepals and intense red stamens. The tepals are enriched with deep pink margins when they first open. The color remains longer with some shade. Deciduous

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aka Clematis hybrid

Exquisitely beautiful Clematis with 15cm star like blooms made up of 8 pure white petals. Each petal has a soft green central bar and the red stamens complete the picture. Silky seed heads follow the flowers. Plant in the sun in well drained, deep cool soil. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

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