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CLEMATIS


Growing Clematis Varieties

Recommended Varieties of Clematis 
The GardenAction gallery of clematis is arranged in flowering order. It starts with clematis which flower in early Spring finishing up with those that flower in Autumn. Each variety is described and accompanied by a picture which can be enlarged by clicking on it. Over 20 varieties are pictured and described. 

1. EARLY SPRING FLOWERING CLEMATIS 
These clematis are the first to flower in the year and produce flowers in late winter and early spring. 
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2. ALPINA AND MACROPETALA CLEMATIS
Ideally suited to the 'lazy' gardener. Alpina and Macropetala clematis are fully hardy and require very little pruning. Great for climbing through shrubs and small trees, they also look superb grown against a wall and fence. These clematis flower in mid-Spring. 
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3. CLEMATIS MONTANA VARIETIES
One of the hardiest of the clematis plant family. They are vigorous growers and will quickly cover large fences and wall. They require little  pruning other than keeping them within bounds. Clematis montanas produce masses of flowers in late spring. Colours vary from white through to rose-pink and many are scented.
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4. EARLY LARGE-FLOWERED HYBRID CLEMATIS
The showiest group of clematis, containing many of the best known clematis. They flower in late spring and early summer. Some produce a second flush of flowers in late summer. 
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5. LATE LARGE-FLOWERED HYBRID CLEMATIS
These are the clematis to for you if you want colour from mid-summer to early autumn. Some, such as 'Perle d'Azur' are best in larger gardens, whilst others such as 'Prince Charles' will thrive even in a container. 
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6. VITICELLA AND TEXENSIS
Clematis viticella have been grown in UK gardens for over 400 years. Known as the 'Virgin's Bower', it is easily identified by it's purple bell shaped flowers. Often crossed with Clematis texensis from USA, these two clematis provide us with some beautiful late summer colour.
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