Clematis 'Aotearoa' is a very dependable bloomer which produces an abundance of richly colored, open star flowers, 3-5 in. across (8-12 cm), from mid to late summer. The attractive blooms are blessed with 6, rich violet-purple sepals, slightly overlapping, wavy-edged, and elegantly recurved at their tips. They make a lovely contrast to the greenish-yellow stamens. Very vigorous and free flowering, this clematis enjoys a handsome foliage of yellow-green leaves tinged red round the edges. Thriving equally well in sun or shade, 'Aotearoa' is an excellent choice for scrambling through small trees or covering trellises, arbors, pergolas and walls.

The most popular of all the non-vining clematis, award-winning Clematis 'Arabella' is a semi-herbaceous compact perennial with small, open-faced, deep blue-mauve flowers, 3.5 in. across (9 cm). The buttercup blossoms bear 6 strongly ribbed sepals, gradually curling along the edges and a prominent central tuft of stamens with yellow anthers. They open purple-blue with a reddish cast, then fade towards blue. Blooming profusely from late spring to early fall, this small-flowered clematis is not a vine. Its leaf stalks do not cling and this plant doesn't climb. Nominated as the longest-blooming clematis of all, it is excellent growing through plants in the herbaceous border, draped over walls, or as a flowering groundcover.

Clematis 'Belle of Woking' is a deciduous vine which produces a profusion of large, star-shaped, fully double, silvery-mauve flowers, up to 6 in. (15 cm). The ravishing blossoms carry many layers of broad and pointed tepals that gradually fade to a luminescent silvery blue. A gardener's favorite since its introduction in 1875, Clematis 'Belle of Woking' always attracts compliments.

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 which 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, given them a rounded look. A timeless beauty, 'Comtessed de Bouchaud' has been a staple of the clematis trade for almost a century!

A durable and long-live large-flowered variety, Clematis 'Doctor Ruppel' produces masses of particularly beautiful, delicately ruffled, pale pink flowers, up to 5-8 in. across (13-20 cm), with a wide, deep reddish-pink central bar and prominent, light chocolate anthers. Delicately ruffled, the petals take on lavender highlights as the flowers mature. Flowering comes in two waves: first in late spring and early summer, then in late summer and early fall. Freely produced over a long period, the blooms are so profuse that they often cover the attractive foliage of green leaves. Shade tolerant, this prolific clematis is ideal for scrambling through shrubs or covering trellises, arbors, pergolas and walls.

Adding a touch of elegance to the garden, Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh' is a deciduous climber with luminous, fully double, pure white flowers, 4-6 in. across (10-15 cm), composed of several layers of narrow white tepals which tend to recurve at their tips. The gorgeous rosettes are occasionally tinged with green. White filaments and cream anthers adorn the center of the blossoms. Flowering comes in two waves: first in late spring to early summer, then from late summer to early fall. Hardy, moderately vigorous, this showy large-flowered clematis is ideal for arbors, trellises, pergolas and other garden structures.

Sweetly scented, Clematis 'Elizabeth' is a very large deciduous climber with charming, single, pale pink flowers adorned with a satin sheen, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm), from late spring to early summer. The blossoms are so profuse that they generally cover the foliage of ternate, mid-green leaves, emerging bronze. Opening from pointed, mauve-pink buds, the flowers bear 4 broad petals, strong mauve-pink at first, then slightly fading in their center as the flowers mature. Their delightful fragrance fills the air as you pass by. A long time favorite, this vigorous and extremely floriferous vine is perfect for covering a wall, trellis, fence or arbor. Plant it near an entrance or path where the lovely fragrance can be enjoyed.

A memorable sight when in blooms, Clematis 'Ernest Markham' is a deciduous vine which 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

Clematis 'General Sikorski' is a deciduous climber with large, mid-mauve blue flowers, 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), with a tinge of red on the center of each sepal and prominent creamy-yellow stamens. The flowers are followed by showy, fluffy 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. Extremely floriferous, this hardy, large-flowered clematis is ideal for arbors, trellises, pergolas and other garden structures. Excellent when grown with roses and shrubs.

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 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.

Vigorous and versatile, Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' is a compact, large-flowered variety which 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.

Regarded as one of the biggest white clematis, Clematis 'Henryi' is a large, vigorous deciduous climber with huge, luminous, pure white flowers, 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), adorned with chocolate brown anthers. Flowering comes in two waves: first in late spring to early summer, then from midsummer to early fall. This showy large-flowered clematis is ideal for arbors, trellises, pergolas and other garden structures. Excellent when grown into large shrubs needing summer interest.

A truly remarkable clematis, Clematis 'Huldine' is a very large deciduous climber with luminous, translucent, pearly-white flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), adorned with six gracefully arching sepals which show off their ornamental pinkish-mauve central bars along their undersides. Blooming from mid summer to early fall, this vigorous and extremely floriferous clematis is an excellent choice for trellises and can be trained to climb a wall, fence or arbor. Combines beautifully with other climbers such as climbing roses. Great as a flowering groundcover too!

Free-flowering, Clematis 'Hyde Hall' is a compact deciduous climber with luminous, creamy-white flowers, 5-7 in. across (12-18 cm), adorned with a pale green bar and a central tuft of pinkish brown anthers. The sepal edges are delicately ruffled, enlivening the blossoms. Flowering comes in two waves: first in late spring and early summer, then in late summer and early fall. Shade tolerant, this large-flowered clematis is ideal for arbors, trellises, pergolas and other garden structures. Excellent when grown into small shrubs.

Among the most popular and easy to grow, Clematis 'Jackmanii' is a lovely deciduous vine which gets covered with a profusion of velvety dark purple flowers, fading to violet over time and harmoniously contrasting with the greenish-cream anthers. The 4-petaled blossoms are held wide open and measure 3-4 in. across (7-10 cm). A gardener's favorite since its introduction in 1862! Blooming from early to late summer, 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.

Consistently holding its intense, bright red color, award-winning Clematis 'Madame Julia Correvon' produces masses of distinctive, wine red, star-shaped flowers, up to 5 in. wide (12 cm), adorned with a creamy-yellow boss of stamens. Opening from elegant slender buds, each flower bears 4 to 6 tepals which open flat, but gradually recurve or gracefully twist, giving a wonderful sense of motion and life to the floral display. Blooming profusely over a very long season, this Clematis viticella hybrid enjoys a handsome foliage of trifoliolate medium green leaves. A steadily popular clematis, 'Madame Julia Correvon' can be grown in a large container and looks terrific when trained to climb a wall, trellis, fence, arbor, or other garden structure.

A ravishing and early-flowering Clematis hybrid, 'Markham's Pink' is a deciduous climber with double, cotton-candy pink flowers, 3-4 in. across (7-10 cm), adorned with 4 slender sepals surrounding a boss of paler staminodes and creamy-yellow stamens. The undersides of the sepals are darker than their interior, adding depth and beauty to the floral display. Blooming in mid to late spring, the flowers are followed by very ornamental, fluffy, silvery seedheads, which remain on the plant throughout the summer and fall, adding further interest. Vigorous and prolific, this small-flowered 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.

Incredibly glamorous, Clematis 'Multi Blue' is a deciduous climber which produces a profusion of stunning deep blue, double flowers, 4-5 in. across (10-15 cm). As the exquisite blooms mature, their silvery-blue central tepals gradually expand, creating a delightful multi-layered flower. Flowering comes in two waves: first in late spring to early summer, then in late summer to early fall. This compact, large-flowered clematis is ideal for small gardens, containers and looks terrific when combined with medium size shrubs with golden or variegated foliage. Perfect as a climber along trellis, arbors and fences too.

One of the most popular Clematis ever, 'Nelly Moser' is a deciduous vine which 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, 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.

An instant sensation since its introduction in 1975, Clematis 'Niobe' features large, velvety, deep ruby-red flowers, 6 in. across (15 cm), with contrasting butter-yellow anthers. The 6-8 sepals are broad at the base and taper towards the tips. They hold their color well all season. Flowering from late spring to early fall, this large-flowered clematis variety is ideal for small gardens, containers, arbors, fences and looks terrific when combined with small to medium-sized shrubs.

Regarded by many as one of the best clematis for containers ever, 'Piilu' is a vigorous large-flowered clematis of great interest. The first flush of flowers in late spring are usually double or semi-double with the second in late summer being single. The flowers, 3-4 in. across (7-10 cm), are pale mauve-pink, each sepal with a broad rose bar paling towards their ruffled edges. They surround and pleasantly contrast with a central boss of creamy-white to pale yellow anthers.'Piilu' is also noted for being one of the heaviest blooming Clematis. In cooler climates, this plant blooms non stop from late spring through early fall. Freely produced, the flowers are so profuse that they literally obscure the foliage.

Clematis 'Pink Champagne' produces masses of deep rose pink flowers, 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), with short-pointed, overlapping sepals. Adorned with an elegant upward ripple along their edges, the sepals display a luminous grayish-lavender central bar and surround a contrasting tuft of upstanding yellow anthers. Flowering comes in two waves: first in late spring to early summer, then from midsummer to early fall. The blossoms on this cultivar vary from plant to plant, ranging from rose-pink to rose-purple, depending on soil conditions and sun exposure. They are followed by an attractive crop of ornamental seedheads. The compact habit of this large-flowered clematis makes it ideal for small gardens or containers.

Clematis 'Ramona' is a ravishing deciduous climber which produces an abundance of large, single, pale lavender-blue flowers, 5-7 in. across (12-18 cm) from early to late summer. The star-shaped blooms are blessed with 6 to 8 slightly overlapping tepals and a central tuft of contrasting red anthers. Moderately vigorous, this large-flowered clematis is an excellent choice for covering trellises, arbors, pergolas and walls.

Never failing to impress, Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal' is a vigorous large-flowered clematis variety which 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.

Clematis 'Snow Queen' is a compact, deciduous climber with huge, luminous, pure white flowers, 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), adorned with burgundy-red anthers. The slightly cupped, overlapping tepals may have a slight blue or pink tinge, but fade to white as they mature. Flowering comes in two waves: first in late spring to early summer, then from late summer to early fall. Hardy, moderately vigorous, this showy large-flowered clematis is ideal for arbors, trellises, pergolas and other garden structures. Ideal for container culture.

One of the most popular Clematis, 'The President' is a deciduous vine which 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.

Bred in 1883, award-winning Clematis 'Venosa Violacea' is one of the long-established favorites. This particularly elegant deciduous vine produces a profusion of deep velvety purple flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), with a prominent white stripe and purple stamens. Each flower bears 5-6 sepals, which unfurl in a boat shape, before flattening and developing their unique coloration. Their white base color is infused by the violet veins (venosa violacea) which merge into solid purple along the edges. The purple anthers with white pollen complete the dazzling combination. Blooming from midsummer to early fall, this vigorous and floriferous clematis is sturdy, adaptable, durable and resistant to Clematis wilt.

An excellent vine for long-lasting and spectacular blooms, Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' is a deciduous vine which 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.

One of the most popular Clematis, 'Warszawska Nike' or 'Warsaw Nike' is a deciduous vine which gets covered with a profusion of large, velvety, royal purple flowers, up to 7 in. (18 cm), with contrasting golden stamens. Dark and dramatic, this late, large-flowered clematis enjoys a moderate growth rate and is perfect for growing over fences, walls, trellises. Great in large containers on terraces and balconies too. 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.

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.

Incredibly pretty, Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana' is a deciduous vine which produces an abundance of showy, creamy white flowers, 3-4 in. across (7-10 cm), adorned with a large domed boss of petal-like, rich purple stamens. The main flush of blooms occurs in late spring to early summer, with sporadic rebloom into fall.This large-flowered clematis enjoys a semi-evergreen foliage of biternate green leaves which may remain on the plant during mild winters. This truly beautiful clematis is ideal for scrambling through shrubs and for containers. 

Sweetly scented, Clematis montana var. rubens 'Pink Perfection' is a very large deciduous climber with charming, single pink flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), from late spring to early summer. The blossoms are so profuse that they generally cover the large bronze-green leaves. The flowers are not as large or flashy as those featured by other Clematis family members, but they are full of charm with their 4 rounded petals, opening pale mauve-pink, then slightly fading as the flowers mature. Their delightful fragrance fills the air as you pass by. This vigorous and extremely floriferous vine is perfect for covering a wall, trellis, fence or arbor.

Sweetly scented, Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis) is a very large deciduous climber with masses of starry creamy-white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), from late summer to fall. The blossoms are so profuse that they generally cover the leathery dark green leaves. Their delightful fragrance, a mixture of sugar, honey, and vanilla, fills the air as you pass by. Even after flowering is over, this vine remains attractive, thanks to the silvery seedheads left by the passing flowers, therefore providing winter interest. Adding charm, fragrance and color in the late season garden, this vigorous and extremely floriferous vine is perfect for covering a wall, fence or arbor.