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Clematis Plants and Flowers

VARIETIES OF LATE LARGE-FLOWERED HYBRID CLEMATIS 
The late hybrids described below flower in late summer and early autumn. They look superb against walls, but also grow very well through medium sized shrubs such as climbing roses and buddleias. Try them climbing up the bare stems of a wisteria. 

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Picture of Clematis 'Huldine' - click to enlarge Name: Clematis 'Huldine'
Hardy: Fully hardy
Height:  4 metres plus (13ft plus)
Flowers: Translucent pearly white flowers. Late summer flowering.
Leaves: Lightish green
Position: Best in full sun, will tolerate some  shade.
Pruning: Type 3
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Name: Clematis 'Ville De Lyon'
Hardy: Fully hardy
Height:  3 metres (10ft)
Flowers Very reliable with 12cm (5in) intense carmine-red flowers. These fade to a silver-pink with red edges. Flowers in late summer.
Leaves: Lightish green
Position: Full sun or semi-shade.
Pruning: Type 3

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Picture of Clematis 'Jackmanii' - click to enlarge

Name: Clematis 'Jackmanii'
Hardy: Fully hardy
Height:  metres (ft)
Flowers: 15cm (3in) velvety royal purple blooms. The easiest clematis to grow. Flowers mid to late summer.
Leaves: Lightish green
Position: Full sun or semi-shade.
Pruning: Type 3
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Name: Clematis 'Gypsy Queen'
Hardy: Fully hardy
Height:  metres (ft)
Flowers: Starts as deep red, fading to violet. The petals have tapering bases. Reliably produces a second flush of flowers in early autumn.
Leaves: Lightish green
Position: Full sun or semi-shade.
Pruning: Type 3

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