A compact and very showy large-flowered variety, Clematis 'Bees' Jubilee' produces masses of plump, creamy pink flowers, up to 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), with a cerise central bar and prominent, creamy yellow stamens. Flowering comes in two waves: first in late spring and early summer, then in late summer and early fall. The flowers give way to attractive seed heads, adding further interest to the plant. The branches are clad with attractive mid-green leaves. Shade tolerant, this prolific and free-flowering clematis is ideal for scrambling through shrubs, such as rhododendrons or hydrangeas.

Regarded as the best Tangutica cultivar, award-winning Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie' is a large, vigorous deciduous climber with masses of small, nodding, lantern-shaped flowers, 2-3 in. across (6-7 cm). Each bloom boasts four slightly glossy, bright yellow tepals which gradually open out wide, revealing a contrasting boss of dark stamens. They are followed by very ornamental, silky seedheads, which gleam in the sun and remain on the plant. They combine with the next wave of blooms and give the plant an interesting fluffy look. Blooming from midsummer to fall, this small-flowered clematis makes a very effective screen and is ideal to cover tall fences, arbors, or unsightly buildings. Lovely when sprawling through large shrubs.

Among the most popular and easy to grow, Clematis 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' is a lovely deciduous vine that produces masses of large, up to 6 in. wide (15 cm), shell pink flowers with a touch of lavender, contrasting with the creamy-yellow stamens. The 6-petaled blossoms, with slightly overlapping sepals, are wavy-edged and have a tendency to curl their tips under, giving them a rounded look. A timeless beauty, 'Comtesse de Bouchaud' has been a staple of the clematis trade for almost a century!

A memorable sight when in blooms, Clematis 'Ernest Markham' is a deciduous vine that gets covered with a profusion of large, 4-6 in. (10-15 cm), vivid magenta flowers with blunt-tipped velvety petals and chocolate anthers. A gardener's favorite since its introduction in 1926! Blooming in mid-summer to early fall, this vigorous and extremely floriferous Clematis vine won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities. Excellent choice for trellis, it can be trained to climb a wall, fence, or arbor and is also well suited to containers

Bred in 1885, Clematis 'Etoile Violette' is one of the long-established favorites. This outstanding deciduous vine produces masses of small, nodding, dark violet-purple flowers, up to 4 in. wide (10 cm), with a creamy boss of stamens. Each flower bears 4 to 6 broad, velvety petals that are well-spaced. You will see very little of its fresh green foliage once the plant gets into bloom, so great is the outpouring of purple flowers! 'Etoile Violette' is a member of the small-flowered 'summer' Clematis called 'Viticella', a group including strong vines, easy to grow, amenable to training early in the season, with profuse flowering over a long period.

Introduced in 1877, Clematis 'Gipsy Queen' is a vigorous deciduous climber which gets covered with a profusion of large, 5-6 in. (12-14 cm), remarkably velvety, violet-purple flowers with dark red stamens. On the first opening, the blossoms can be an intense dark red, before rapidly changing to deep violet. Blooming from midsummer to early fall, this late-flowering clematis can make a memorable floral show, thanks to its abundant blossoms and depth of color. It is ideal to cover arbors or fences or trellises and is a lovely companion for white, pink, or apricot climbing roses.

A magnificent large-flowered variety, Clematis 'Guernsey Cream' produces such an abundance of luminous flowers, 5-6 in. across (12-15 cm), that they cover the foliage entirely. Opening pale yellow, the rounded, overlapping petals are adorned with pale chartreuse central bars. As the blooms mature, they fade to creamy white and contrast pleasantly with the prominent yellow anthers. The flowers are followed by large, showy silver seedheads, which add further interest to the plant. Flowering comes in two waves: first in late spring and early summer, then in late summer and early fall. Reliable and vigorous, this clematis is ideal for arbors, trellises, pergolas, and other garden structures.

Vigorous and versatile, Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' is a compact, large-flowered variety that produces masses of large, up to 6 in. wide (15 cm), shell pink flowers with a touch of lavender, contrasting with the deep-red anthers. Blooming from early summer to early fall, 'Hagley Hybrid' is a reliable clematis cultivar that is ideal to brighten up a shady corner, where its elegant blooms will glow like pink stars against the dark green foliage. Free-flowering, this clematis is best trained on arbors, fences, or grown over or through small shrubs. Its compact size makes it an excellent addition to small gardens and containers too.

A strong-growing clematis variety, Clematis 'Lady Betty Balfour' is a lovely, deciduous climber with velvety, rich violet-blue flowers, 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), with contrasting creamy white stamens. Blooming from late summer to fall, this old time favorite is ideal for arbors, trellises, pergolas and other garden structures. Excellent when grown with shrubs and roses.

One of the most popular Clematis ever, 'Nelly Moser' is a deciduous vine that gets covered with a profusion of impressively large star-shaped flowers, up to 8 in. (20 cm), with 8 pink-lilac sepals, each with a carmine stripe that fades in strong sun, and reddish-purple anthers. They give way to attractive globular seedheads. A gardener's favorite since its introduction in 1897! Why? Because it is extremely good-looking, dependable, easy to grow, strong, and adaptable to all sorts of garden uses. Blooming in late spring to early summer and late summer to early fall, this vigorous and extremely floriferous Clematis vine won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.

Clematis 'Perle d'Azur' is one of the best blue clematis with its large, sky blue flowers, about 4" wide (10 cm), flushed purple with a touch of pink near the base of each petal, and light green stamens. Blooming over a long period, this vigorous and extremely floriferous vine has won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities.

Never failing to impress, Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal' is a vigorous large-flowered clematis variety that gets covered with a profusion of large, 4-6 in. (10-15 cm), glowing velvety crimson flowers, with elegantly recurving sepals, and contrasting creamy stamens. Flowering occurs from early-mid summer to early fall. Its foliage of trifoliate medium green leaves darkens as the summer progresses. This clematis is ideal to grow over fences, trellises, or through shrubs.

One of the most popular Clematis, 'The President' is a deciduous vine that gets covered with a profusion of impressively large star-shaped flowers, up to 7 in. (18 cm), in shades of rich violet-blue, with 8 overlapping sepals that are silver beneath. The filaments are white-tinged with pinkish to deep reds. Lovely! A gardener's favorite since its introduction in 1876! Blooming in late spring to early summer and late summer to early fall, this vigorous and extremely floriferous Clematis vine won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities.

An excellent vine for long-lasting and spectacular blooms, Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' is a deciduous vine that gets covered with a profusion of large, 4-6 in. (10-15 cm), bright carmine red flowers, shading to crimson around the edges and contrasting with the creamy yellow stamens. Each tepal is highlighted with an opalescent sheen. Blooming in mid-summer to early fall, this vigorous and extremely floriferous vine is an excellent choice for trellis. It can be trained to climb a wall, fence, or arbor and is also well suited to containers.

Regarded as one of the top favorite clematis by most gardeners, award-winning Clematis × durandii is a long-flowering herbaceous clematis. Deciduous, this non-twining sub-shrub produces showy, star-shaped, up-facing flowers, up to 4 in. (10 cm), adorned with 4-6 indigo-blue sepals and creamy anthers. Blooming profusely from early summer to early fall, this small-flowered clematis is not a vine. Its leaf stalks do not cling and this plant doesn't climb. Clad with simple, ovate, medium green leaves, the young stems hold themselves erect up to about 4 ft. (120 cm) before they need support. A cross between Clematis jackmanii and Clematis integrifolia, Clematis × durandii is hardy, easy to grow, and no trouble to prune, since it dies back when its season is over. An excellent clematis for long-lasting, often spectacular, summer to fall bloom.

One of the first clematis to bloom in the spring, Clematis alpina 'Pamela Jackman' is a deciduous climber with masses of nodding, deep blue flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), adorned with white stamens. Dangling in the wind, the flowers open from narrow, pointed buds. As their sepals unfurl, they gradually rise from bell to flat or gracefully reflexed, revealing the white inner skirt. It is a charming progression from bud to flower. Blooming from mid to late spring, and occasionally in late summer, the flowers contrast attractively with the divided lime green leaves. They are followed by very ornamental, fluffy, silvery seedheads, which remain on the plant, adding further interest.

Robust and early-flowering, Clematis macropetala (Downy Clematis) is a deciduous climber with particularly graceful, nodding, lantern-shaped, pale purple-blue flowers, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm), adorned with 4 lance-shaped petals and many blue or cream petal-like stamens. Blooming in mid to late spring, this small-flowered clematis usually has a second flush of blooms in midsummer. The flowers are followed by very ornamental, fluffy, silvery seedheads, which remain on the plant throughout the summer, adding further interest. This elegant clematis is a great choice as a groundcover and looks ravishing cascading over a pergola, wall or garden fence. Lovely when sprawling through large shrubs too.