Alphabetical Plant Listing

Great Clematis for New England

Regional Gardening, Best Clematis, New England Gardening


To see a clematis in full bloom is to understand why it is called the queen of flowering vines. As climbers, Clematis are unsurpassed in their long flowering presence, their rich diversity of flower shapes, 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, they include more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids. They create year after year a ravishing colorful show in the garden whether solely trained on walls, arbors or trellises, or grown in association with other climbers. With few demands on the gardener, clematis will reward you with a profusion of gorgeous blossoms. Clematis are divided into 3 groups based on bloom times, flowering habits and pruning requirements. 

But which clematis will you choose?

Here is a list of clematis cultivars and varieties that will reward New England gardeners with exceptional floral displays, provided you respect their cultural conditions and site placement: 

  • Ideally, Clematis prefer having their 'heads in the sun and their feet in the shade'. Keep the roots cool and shaded by other plants or add a layer of pebbles or flat stones at the base. 
  • Best floral performance and disease resistance is usually seen in south-facing positions.

Guide Information

Plant Type Climbers
Plant Family Clematis
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences
Compare All Clematis New England Plant Combination Ideas Great Plant Combination Ideas with Clematis Guides with Clematis New England Guides

nailiaschwarz / 123RF Stock Photo

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Plant Type Climbers
Plant Family Clematis
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences
Compare All Clematis Great Plant Combination Ideas with Clematis Guides with Clematis New England Plant Combination Ideas New England Guides

Find your Hardiness Zone

Find your Climate Zone

Find your Heat Zone

Join Gardenia.net

Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

Join now and start creating your dream garden!

Create a New Collection

Optional. For your reference.


Move Selected Plants to a Different Collection


Delete Collection

This field is required.

Rename Collection

This field is required.