Evergreen Clematis group, Clematis alpina group, Clematis macropetala group, Clematis montana group, Early Large-Flowered Clematis group, Late Large-Flowered Clematis group, Herbaceous Clematis group, Viticella Clematis group, Texensis Clematis group, Orientalis Clematis group
As climbers, Clematis are unsurpassed in their long flowering presence, their rich diversity of flower shapes, and their wide array of colors and tolerances in terms of exposure and climate. It is no wonder they are so popular! From tree huggers to container varieties, there is a Clematis for every garden and flowers for almost every month of the year!
Members of the Ranunculaceae family, Clematis include more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids. They are divided into 12 groups as follows:
Large-flowered Clematis are typically characterized by lace-like roots and large, dramatic flowers, which are rarely scented. The foliage of these Clematis is prone to wilt, a disease that is caused by one or more fungi. This Clematis group is further subdivided into 2 groups based on blooming seasons.
| Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Genus | Clematis |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Patio And Containers |
Small-flowered Clematis are usually characterized by fibrous roots, and an abundance of small flowers, which are often scented. Easy to grow, the foliage of these Clematis rarely suffers from wilt. This Clematis group is subdivided into 10 distinctive groups presenting very different sets of qualities. The most popular Clematis groups are described here.
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| Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Genus | Clematis |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Patio And Containers |
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