Clematis is one of the easiest plants to grow if we follow a few simple guidelines.  The most basic rule is to grow the vine in full sun but keep a cool root area by applying a 3-4" layer of mulch (but not next to the stem.)  Most Clematis want 5-6 hours of sun each day although the pastel pinks can go in bright shade to avoid fading.  If your planting site is in heavy clay soil, dig a large hole up to 2' x 2' and amend the soil.  This plant requires regular feeding.  Start in the spring when the first buds appear, feed every 4-6 weeds, and continue until the end of September.  Water deeply during the hot summer months but remember that if mulched, they will not dry out as often as your other plants.  Do not over water in the winter months when dormant.  Clematis need a support on which to grow.  Whether it is on a commercial trellis or through your roses or shrubs is up to you.  Clematis add to the beauty of your landscape wherever you chose to grow it.  If your clematis is a summer to fall bloomer, prune the vine in late winter or early spring.  If your clematis blooms in early spring on last year's growth, prune as soon as flowering stops.

Clematis ‘Belle of Woking’ Fully double and packed with cool pink to silvery-mauve color, this heirloom gleams in late afternoon and evening, its hues lingering long after the fiery reds and dark purples have turned to shadow. Pruning Group 2: In early spring, remove any dead stems and prune remaining stems 5 to 8-inches.  4" double blooms late spring to late summer / 8’H x 4’W / Zones 4-9

Clematis ‘Blue Angel’ Franczak, Poland 1990. A dainty and generous selection, Clematis Blue Angel (Blekitny Aniol in Polish) is covered in flowers from midsummer until fall with that 3 to 4 inch flowers that remind us of the summer sky with their light blue tepal that fade to white in the center. Easy to grow and tolerant of many garden conditions. Pruning: 3

Clematis ‘Galore’ A newly developed clematis and part of "The Festoon Collection". This new Evison/Poulsen clematis is extremely free flowering from July through September. Bred for excellent disease resistance. The 3" flowers are purple with yellow anthers. A spectacular new cultivar! Prune Group 3 Hardy in zones 4-9.  8-10’ tall

Clematis ‘Guernsey Cream’ Large, 6” cream flowers that appear from mid-May to July, and again at the end of August. The cream flowers, with yellow stamens and a green bar at the center, can fade easily in full sun so its best planted in some shade. Great against a dark background and can even be grown in a container. Prune Group 2.  Hardy in zones 4-9. 6-8’ tall.

Clematis ‘Henryi Midseason, Large Flowered Type. Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade Zones 4-11, grows 10 to 12 feet. Clematis Henryi has large 6-7" white flowers with chocolate brown anthers bloom on this wonderful vine for a long season in summer. A classic selection! Pruning: 2

Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ Late, Large Flowered Type.  Full Sun, Partial Shade.  Zones 3-11, grows 10 to 12 feet.  Clematis Jackmanii is very popular selection known for its heavy, long bloom season. 4-6" rich purple flowers mature to bluish purple all summer. Pruning: 3

Clematis ‘Josephine’ 'Josephine' has very unique flowers that look like pompoms. The inner petals are lilac with pink bars in the center. Petals around base of flower are almost bronze in color with a tinge of green. Prefers full sun.

Clematis ‘Killian Donahue’ A wonderful new cultivar with a multicolor look! This early bloomer opens with ruby red centers that fade out to brilliant fuchsia bars with orchid colored petal edges. As the 5" flowers age, they fade to lavender with pink bars. It almost appears as two clematis planted together, since the new and older flowers bloom together at the same time. An excellent repeat bloomer throughout the summer months.  Prune group 2. 8-10’ tall. Hardy in zones 4-9.

Clematis ‘Lincoln Star’ This sports beautiful two-tone 6 inch flowers in late spring and again in late summer. The vine is best grown out of strong sunlight to preserve the colors longest. Pruning: group 2

Clematis ‘Sugar Candy’ A NEW intro, this one has HUGE 6-7" flowers that are pinkish-mauve with a darker center bar and yellow anthers. Almost continually in bloom from May to September!

Clematis tangutica Group 'Helios' A beautiful, strong-growing cultivar, very free-flowering over an incredibly long period. Nodding at first, and then opening completely flat, bright yellow flowers have decorative, outer-reflexed tepals. Blooms in June-August, flowers later on followed by decorative silky seed heads. Excellent for fences and tall supports. Makes good ground cover.

Clematis ‘Tie Dye’ This fantastic sport of C. jackmanii sets large, beautiful blooms of purple with lavender and white streaks, stripes, and stipples in gorgeous disarray. No two blooms -- no two petals! -- are just alike on this utterly unique, distinctive climber. Measuring 4 to 6 inches wide, these single blooms are starred with a small, frilly yellow-pink center from which 4 long, slender petals radiate outwards. Even a single bloom is showy, so imagine a fully blooming vine 8 to 12 feet long!   The flowers begin in early summer and continue into midseason, very abundant on vigorous vines. Pruning Group 3. Zones 4-8.

Clematis viticella ‘Venosa Violacea’ This beautiful hybrid was given the Award of Garden merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. 4 inch flowers of distinctive colors fill this plant from mid-summer through early fall. At first glance, the 3-4" diameter flowers look predominantly velvet-purple with a white bar across the center. Closer inspection shows a distinctive venation of violet veins running through the white that is absolutely stunning. Each incredibly striking flower must be seen at close quarters to fully appreciate the beauty. Try growing it through chartreuse foliaged plants! Pruning: 3

Clematis ‘Perle D’Azur’ A flower factory! Rarely without flower once it gets started in midsummer, it will continue right into fall in warm weather. The sky blue flowers curl back on themselves slightly for a pillowey, rounded effect. Pruning: 3

Clematis ‘Pink Champagne’ Bright yellow anthers at the center of full, two-tone pink flowers bloom well on this compact selection in late spring and again in late summer! Great for containers! Pruning:2

Clematis ‘Rhapsody’ An outstanding cultivar with broad, pointed, dark indigo-blue flowers. As the 5" flowers mature the color becomes even more intense! Very free flowering and one of our favorites!

Clematis ‘Vino’ An Evison/Poulsen cultivar raised in Denmark, with stunning petunia-red flowers and contrasting yellow/cream anthers. The late summer flowers are much paler in colour. Attractive foliage, suitable as a cut flower. Ideal for container culture. Pruning group 2.

Clematis ‘Westerplatte’ The 6 inch deep red flowers have the same stamen color for a solid velvety red look that can't be beat! Westerplatte has a nice long bloom season from late spring to early summer and again in late summer. Pruning: 2