Best Clematis, Small Gardens, Balconies
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. The spectacular diversity of flower colors, sizes, and forms will astound you. Ranging from glorious shades of red, purple, and blue to yellow and white, the flowers can be less than 1 in. wide (2.5 cm) to over 6 in. across (15 cm). Single or double, the blooms can be urn-shaped, bell-shaped, star-shaped or tubular-shaped. As an added bonus, some are delightfully fragrant.
Many Clematis varieties make terrific container plants and can be grown on large balconies. They are well suited to small gardens too. Here is a list of pretty Clematis that will reward you with their elegant blooms from early spring to late summer.
| Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Genus | Clematis |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| 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 | Small Gardens |
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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 |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| 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 | Small Gardens |
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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.
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