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Great Clematis for New England

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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, 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, 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

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 3
Plant Type Climbers
Genus Clematis
Height
Spread
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Wall-Side Borders, Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders, Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Small Gardens, Walls And Fences

Great Clematis for New England - Large-Flowered Clematis

Clematis ‘Bees’ Jubilee’ (Early Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Comtesse de Bouchaud’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Ernest Markham’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘General Sikorski’ (Early Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Gipsy Queen’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Hagley Hybrid’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Henryi’ (Early Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ (Early Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Niobe’ (Early Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Rouge Cardinal’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis)

Great Clematis for New England - Small-Flowered Clematis

Clematis ‘Bill MacKenzie’ (Tangutica Group)
Clematis ‘Elizabeth’ (Montana Group)
Clematis ‘Etoile Violette’ (Viticella Group)
Clematis ‘Huldine’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Markham’s Pink’ (Atragene Group)
Clematis ‘Perle d’Azur’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Polish Spirit’ (Late Large-Flowered Clematis)
Clematis ‘Venosa Violacea’ (Viticella Group)
Clematis alpina ‘Pamela Jackman’ (Atragene Group)
Clematis montana var. grandiflora (Montana Group)
Clematis montana var. rubens ‘Pink Perfection’ (Montana Group)
Clematis macropetala (Atragene Group)

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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

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 3
Plant Type Climbers
Genus Clematis
Height
Spread
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Wall-Side Borders, Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders, Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Small Gardens, Walls And Fences
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