The following varieties are suitable for the garden. They are reliable, easy to grow and multi-blooming, usually over a long period.
The Guernsey Clematis Nursery has bred and introduced these varieties over a few years. They have proved to be a good addition to any garden.
A marvellous evergreen raised by Robin White at Blackthorn Nurseries , England, introduced in 1998 .
A strong vigorous plant, similar in growth to c. paniculata and in flower habit to c. X cartmanii ‘Joe’. The fleshy, leathery, dark green leaves are well dissected, their glossy surface making them most attractive. The open flat flowers, 7-8 cm in diameter, are borne in panicles in great profusion. They have 4-7 but mainly 6 pure white tepals, short dark yellow stamens and no styles.
Flowering | early to mid-spring |
Zone | 7-9 |
Height | 3-4m |
Clematis grown in containers are a beautiful way to add height to a patio or courtyard garden. Choose a container 18" (45cm) approx. diameter for a single clematis plant plus support. For larger containers consider planting two or more plants per container. When choosing a container, Terracotta or wood are the best materials.
Alternatively, choose a host plant and dig a hole about 18 inches (45cm) deep.