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

43 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Group 2 Growing Clematis