Clematis is the most spectacular of all flowering vines. They require sun to
partial shade and grow beautifully along a fence, on a lamp post, trellis or
arbor. Clematis prefer rich, loose, well-drained garden soil. In acid soil
areas, add 1/4 cup lime into the planting hole and again top dress with lime in
the Fall. Their only requirement is cool, moist roots, so be sure to mulch; or
add a little color by planting a low growing flower at the base of the plant. Be
patient with your clematis. With good cultural practices, the first year the
roots will grow down, the second year the plant will appear somewhat lazy, and
the third year the plant will go crazy with beauty.
CLEMATIS PICTURE
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VARIETY
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COST |
FLOWER COLOR & DESCRIPTION |
FLOWER
SIZE
(inches) |
FLOWERING
MONTHS |
HEIGHT
(feet) |
PRUNING
TYPE |
 |
Alabast
$8.75 |
A large creamy green flower
with yellow anthers. An attractive round shaped flower that does well in a
SHADY area out of full sun. Do not plant north facing. Zones 4-9. |
5-6" |
May, June & August |
8-10' |
2 |
 |
alpina
'Blue
Dancer'
$9.25
|
Long pale blue flowers have
narrow, twisted & pointed petals. Attractive seed heads. Zones 3-9. |
2-3" |
May - June |
10' |
1 |
 |
alpina
'Pink
Flamingo'
$9.00
|
Semi-double flowers are pale
pink with red veins. Attractive seed heads. Zones 3-9. |
1.5" |
May - June |
10' |
1 |
 |
Arctic Queen
$9.25
|
Outstanding fully double creamy
white flowers with creamy yellow anthers, both on old & current
season's growth. Ideal container plant for the patio garden. Do not plant
north facing. Zones 4-9. |
4-6" |
May through
August |
7-8' |
2 |
 |
Barbara
Harrington
$8.95
|
An exceptional late, free
flowering plant that can be used in many garden locations. The cerise
colored flowers have pointed petals with a dark border & contrasting
yellow anthers. It is superb when grown with well trained climbing &
rambling roses. |
4" |
June through
September |
10' |
3 |
 |
Cardinal
Wyszynski
NEW for 2008!
$8.25
|
A magnificent free flowering
clematis with large glowing crimson flowers each highlighted by a central
cluster of dark anthers. Very vigorous! |
6" |
July - September |
8-10' |
2 |
 |
Duchess of
Edinburgh
NEW for 2008!
$9.25
|
Beautiful rosette shaped double
white flower with yellow anthers. |
7-8" |
May, June &
Sept. |
10-12' |
2 |
 |
Florida
Sieboldii
$9.75
|
Very striking creamy white
overlapping petals with deep purple-like boss of anthers. Prefers a
sheltered site in part shade. Hardy zones 5-9. |
4" |
June - August |
6-10' |
3 |
 |
Franziska
Maria
NEW for 2008!
$9.75
|
Double blue-purple
flowers with yellow anthers. This free flowering clematis far out performs
any other double clematis. |
4-6" |
June - September |
5-7' |
2 |
 |
Gillian Blades
NEW for 2008!
$8.25
|
Large pure white
flowers with frilled edges & gold anthers. |
6" |
May, June &
September |
6-8' |
2 |
 |
Guernsey Cream
$7.95 |
Large creamy white flower with yellow anthers. Ideal for a
container. Do not plant in full sun. |
6-7" |
June & August |
8-10' |
2 |
 |
H.F. Young
$7.95 |
True mid-blue or wedgwood blue with very wide overlapping
petals. Large 7-8" flowers have noticeable cream-colored anthers.
Ideal for a container. Award of Garden Merit. Full sun. |
7-8" |
May, June &
September |
10-12' |
2 |
 |
Jackmanii
$7.95 |
Velvety purple blooms from mid to late summer. The most
profuse blooming purple. Plant in any position. |
5-6" |
June, July &
September |
10-12' |
3 |
 |
Josephine
$8.45 |
Flowers have 6-8 base petals which are almost bronze,
tinged with green and a darker bar. Inner petals are lilac with pink bar.
As the flower ages the base petals fall away giving a pompom effect. |
5" |
June through
August |
8' |
2 |
 |
Kilian Donahue
NEW for 2008!
$8.45
|
Flowers open ruby
red, fading to brilliant fuchsia and then orchid color at the edge of each
petal. Great repeat bloomer! |
5" |
June through
September |
8-10' |
2 |
 |
Miss Bateman
NEW for 2008!
$8.50
|
Very free flowering;
round shaped white flowers with dark showy anthers. |
5-6" |
May, June &
September |
7-10' |
2 |
 |
Nelly Moser
NEW for 2008!
$8.25
|
Pale pink with dark
red bar down middle of each petal. |
5-6" |
May, June, August
& September |
8-12' |
2 |
 |
Paniculata (Maximowicziana)
$6.95 |
Rambling vine climbs vigorously up to 30 feet. From late
summer on, it produces clusters of 1" white flowers that are
extremely fragrant. Prefers a warm sunny location. Plant on pergolas,
archways, large walls and trees. Prune hard in March. Also known as Sweet
Autumn clematis. Zones 5-9. |
.5-1" |
August &
September |
15-30' |
3 |
 |
Perle D'Azur
$8.45
|
Free flowering sky blue flowers
with pale yellow anthers. The flowers are semi nodding and bloom July
through August. Award of Garden Merit. Plant in any position. Zones 3-9. |
4" |
July through
August |
12' |
3 |
 |
Royalty
NEW for 2008!
$7.95
|
Double to
semi-double dark purple flowers with striking yellow anthers. |
5-6" |
May & August |
7-8' |
2 |
 |
Sugar Candy
$8.75 |
A repeat bloomer for SHADE. Huge candy-striped flowers are
a delicious clear pink with a deep stripe down the middle of each petal.
Do not plant facing south. Zones 4-9. |
6-7" |
May through
September |
7-8' |
2 |
 |
Tangutica
$8.95
|
Striking small yellow bell shaped flowers.
Fast growing hardy vine. Provides good coverage of large wall areas,
pergolas & archways. Zones 4-9. |
1-2" |
July through September |
10-20' |
3 |
 |
The President
NEW for 2008!
$9.25
|
Deep purple flowers with dark purple anthers. Continuous
bloomer. |
7-8" |
June through September |
8-12' |
2 |
 |
Vino
$8.45
|
Petunia red flowers with creamy yellow
anthers. Full sun. Zones 4-9. |
6-7" |
May, June & August |
7-8' |
2 |
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