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This gorgeous climber from South America will really brighten up a blank wall or trellis in your garden. Deep green foliage and vibrant magenta purple flower bracts show throughout summer - in warmer areas it will flower longer, adding some real drama to any planting scheme.

Protect from harsh frost.

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This gorgeous climber from South America will really brighten up a blank wall or trellis in your garden. Deep green foliage and glowing magenta purple flower bracts throughout summer add some real drama to any planting scheme. Protect from harsh frost.

Requires well drained soil, grows well in coastal areas. Plant for max. sun.

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aka Bougainvillea

If you have a very warm sheltered spot then this is the climber for you. Deep green foliage and bright crimson red flower bracts make a stunning display from summer to autumn. Must have well drained soil and protection from frost. Evergreen.

As Bouganvillea come from South America warmth is more important to the plant than lots of fertilizer. Choose a spot where the soil is well drained and therefore does not get too cold and claggy in winter.

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aka Trumpet Vine

Trumpet Vine. A fast growing and vigorous climber that supports itself with aerial roots. The showy trumpet flowers are a rich salmon red colour and appear from summer to autumn. Green foliage. Needs a warm sheltered spot to really shine. Deciduous.

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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

Group 3 Growing Clematis

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A beautiful flower Clematis that will smoother the vine through Spring- early Summer with large, single pale pink flowers. It is a vigorous grower with a somewhat compact habit at maturity. Ideal for climbing a trellis in a cottage garden or use as a screen with support. 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

Group 2 Growing Clematis

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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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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.

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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

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

This 'Duchess' is quite voluptuous with large, deliciously double, cream blooms with cream stamens. The flowers open from fat buds in spring and summer. and are followed by silky seed heads. Plant in sun or part shade in deep cool soil for best results. Deciduous.

Group 2 Growing Clematis

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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.

Clematis hybrid Group 3 Growing Clematis

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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.

Group 2 Growing Clematis

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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

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

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

Group 1 Growing Clematis

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aka Clematis hybrid

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

Group 2 Growing Clematis

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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.

Group 2 Growing Clematis

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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 Clematis hybrid

Although a Victorian introduction this is still one of the best large, white flowered Clematis. The huge flowers, up to 20cm in diameter are pure white and have fluffy yellow centres to complete the cool look. Radiant in a partly shaded spot on a wall or trellis through the summer months. Deciduous

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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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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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aka Anemone Clematis

This beautiful deciduous climber is deservedly popular. As the new leaves just start to emerge in spring the tight pink buds open to large soft pink blooms that smother the whole vine for a breath-taking display. Will grow in sun or part shade and is quite hardy as well as beautiful.

Minimal pruning is required, just clean up after flowering. Growing Clematis

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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

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

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This clematis has masses of delicately scented, large, semi-double soft pink flowers with pale yellow stamens. Blooms throughout spring. Its leaves emerge bronze-brown and then age to dark green. Looks great against a wall or trellis or climbing in a tree. Deciduous.

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

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Hardy, fast-growing climber suitable for sun or semi-shade. Produces masses of warm, soft pink semi-double flowers in Spring. Blooms have yellow anthers clearly visible in their creamy centres and pretty pink veins in their petals. Perfect for climbing walls, pergolas, sheds or trees. Deciduous.

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

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A great climber with a fantastic Spring floral display. Antique pink flowers adorning gorgeous copper leaves. Deciduous

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

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aka Anemone Clematis

This vigorous and hardy deciduous climber will add a serious wow factor to the garden when it is in full flower in spring-summer. Fat rounded buds open out to rich pink blooms and there are simply masses of them. Plant in sun or part shade in 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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This beautiful deciduous climber is deservedly popular. As the new leaves just start to emerge in spring the tight white buds open to large snowy white blooms that smother the whole vine for a breath-taking display. Will grow in sun or part shade and is quite hardy as well as beautiful.

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

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aka Anemone Clematis

Use this beautiful deciduous climber to smother a fence, trellis or pergola. Quick growing with attractive bronzy green foliage and the most beautiful lilac pink flowers that open from perfect tight buds in early spring. Nice soft fragrance. Hardy and easy to grow.

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aka Clematis hybrid

An award winning Clematis that flowers in early spring. Beautiful large 'stars' of bloom in a soft mauve blue highlighted with white stamens. Nice silky seed heads follow the flowers. Loves its head in the sun and roots in deep cool well drained soil. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

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aka Clematis hybrid

Seriously showy and sumptuous large double blue blooms with a froth of stamens in the centre. A beautiful Clematis that makes a fine display in spring-summer. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained, deep cool soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Clematis hybrid

Exquisite, large, single blooms of deep velvety purple highlighted with a narrow red central zone and creamy stamens appear in spring-summer. A very desirable Japanese hybrid for the garden or perhaps a container. Grow in sun or part shade in deep cool soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka AKA Josephine Clematis hybrid

Large pale pink star shaped blooms highlighted with a central bar of deeper carmine pink. Very pretty in full bloom and lovely to twist and twine through deciduous trees. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained, deep cool soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka AKA Josephine Clematis hybrid

Regarded as one of the best double clematis. Large double pale pink star blooms highlighted with a central bar of deeper carmine pink. Very pretty in full bloom; lovely to twist and twine through deciduous trees. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained, deep cool soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Clematis hybrid

Deep claret-red flowers are displayed from early spring to autumn.Perfect for training up a trellis or frame. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Remove any dead or weak stems in late winter or early spring and cut remaining stems back to the highest pair of strong-growing buds. Deciduous

Group 2Growing Clematis

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aka New Zealand Clematis

Clematis. One of the loveliest NZ Native plants, suitable for trellises, walls or rambling joyfully through trees. Festoons of large, starry, pure white blooms with golden anthers appear in spring, followed by silken seed heads. Keep roots cool with a nice layer of mulch. Evergreen.

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aka Clematis hybrid

A stunning and beautiful climber with huge star shaped single pink blooms with attractive silky 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.

Group 2 Growing Clematis

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aka Clematis hybrid

Pink Fantasy produces pale shell pink flowers with darker bar throughout the summer. Flowers are large 10-12cm across. Deciduous.

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aka Clematis hybrid

An award winning and early flowering hybrid with 20cm 'stars' of bloom in a warm purple shade. The petals have an attractive wavy edge. Silky seed heads follow the flowers. Plant in a sunny position in deep cool well drained soil. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

Group 2 Growing Clematis

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aka Clematis hybrid

Pendant, bell shaped blooms in a rich, purple hue open from late spring to autumn. The flower does not flare even when mature and this is a non-clinging clematis and belongs to pruning group 2. Likes cool moist, well mulched soil and support as it grows. Deciduous herbaceous perennial.

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aka Clematis hybrid

Clematis Rouge Cardinal, nice velvet colour very rich when 1st opening, then fading out as they mature. Very free flowering clematis, good for late summer flower.

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aka Clematis hybrid

Exquisite, large, star shaped blooms open from elegant buds in early spring. The flowers are a soft gGarnetrey mauve and are softly highlighted with a bar of maroon through each petal. Needs to have its head in the sun and its roots in deep, cool, well drained soil. Deciduous.

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aka Clematis hybrid

The fat buds of this gorgeous Clematis open to reveal single, deep, vivid pink blooms. Flowers spring-summer and is simply stunning when in full bloom. The flowers are followed by silky seed heads. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained, deep cool soil. Deciduous. RHS AGM.

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Dark green fern like leaves and oh so pretty single white flowers that appear in abundance in the spring make this little Sweet Hart a must have. Its naturally scrambling habit make it perfect for draping over banks and walls and it looks great in a hanging basket. Evergreen.

As with all Clematis 'Sweet Hart' prefers to have a cool root run so it is important to keep the base of the plant well mulched. It will perform its best in a sheltered position. Growing Clematis

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aka Clematis hybrid

Elegant, pointed, fat buds open out to large deep purple 'stars' of bloom in early spring. A beautiful climber to twine through trees or climbing roses. Attractive silky seed heads when flowering is finished. Loves the sun and deep cool well drained soil. Deciduous

Group 2 Growing Clematis