Clematis

Italian leather flower 'Prince Charles' is an Italian leather flower (Clematis viticella) cultivar selected for its reliability, attractive flowers, and prolonged blooming season. It features purple-blue, semi-nodding flowers, adorned with yellow stamens. At the end of the flowering season, the blossoms lose their pinkish hue and become bluer. The cultivar was named after Charles, the Prince of Wales.

The italian leather flower 'Madame Julia Correvon' is well known in the botanical world as a variety of viticella because of its appearance— one can spot it by its bright, vibrant red blooms. Also, as it ages, its tepals recurve or twist as they grow and mature. This is a famous plant for being a pivotal cultivar in the viticella family.

Early virgin's-bower 'Freckles' is a spectacular, award-winning Early virgin's-bower cultivar selected to boast large, nodding, creamy-white flowers adorned with masses of purple to maroon freckles—this is the reason for the cultivar's name. This cultivar is also prized as a winter bloomer.

Clematis viticella 'Abundance’ is a late-flowering Clematis, selected to produce a large number of small, semi-nodding pink flowers with contrasting creamy white stamens. As its name suggests, this cultivar is very floriferous and gives an abundance of blossoms from mid-summer to early fall.

Clematis 'Richard Pennell' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'Richard Pennell' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Solitary clematis 'Juuli' is a Solitary clematis named for the short version of the Finnish girl’s name, Juulia. It is a distinctive cultivar because of its beautiful violet flowers, which are brighter colored than those of the parent plant and have more well-defined petals.

Clematis 'Guernsey Cream' is an early large-flowered clematis, notable for the abundant production of light flowers, measuring 13 to 15 cm across. Young blooms are pale yellow, and fade to bright creamy-white as they mature, with the contrasting anthers remaining prominently yellow. The showy seedheads have a sliver sheen. The name comes from the famous Raymond Evison's Guernsey Clematis Nursery, where the cultivar was bred.

Alpine clematis 'Constance' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three alpine clematis 'Constance' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Clematis 'Joe' is smaller than its parent plant. Its attractive evergreen leaves and white flowers make it a popular ornamental hybrid. Since it has a climbing nature, it grows well in containers and can be used as a spreading groundcover. It is named for its creator, the renowned botanist Joe Cartman.

Italian leather flower 'Wisley' is an Italian leather flower cultivar that stands out from other Clematis cultivars by its free-flowering habit and extremely long blooming season from midsummer to fall. The cultivar was named after famous Britain's garden, Wisley Gardens.

Clematis 'Perle d' Azur' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'Perle d' Azur' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Clematis 'Star' is a Clematis cultivar with dense, dark green foliage and stunning creamy, yellow-white semi-doubled flowers. It's a fast-growing Clematis cultivar that blooms profusely from late spring to early summer.

Clematis 'Prince Louis''s unique triple-toned petals of deep violet tinged with pink and a clean white stripe are incredibly distinct. This cultivar was revealed in 2018 to mark the arrival of Prince Louis of Cambridge and named in his honor. Clematis 'Prince Louis' produces long-living flowers that climb up to 3 meters and changes colors throughout the season, making it a popular variety.

Clematis 'Mrs George Jackman' is a clematis cultivar that boasts large, semi-double, cream-white to pure-white flowers with a satin sheen. This cultivar is noted for its slender growth shape, continuous flowering, and ability to adapt easily to container growth. The cultivar was bred by the famous breeder George Jackman and was named after the breeder's wife.

Bred for compactness for small gardens, the clematis 'Evipo018' is both compact and early blooming. Its parents were two unnamed seedlings. With both sun and shade tolerance, the clematis 'Evipo018' is well suited to small gardens and containers. The name Evipo comes from Evison and Poulsen, the cultivators of this line of clematis.

Anemone clematis 'Spooneri' is an Anemone clematis variety that produces small and elegant white blooms, adorned with yellow stamens and known for its pleasant scent. This variety is popular among gardeners not only for the color of its flowers, but also for its vigorous growth.

Clematis 'John Paul II' is highly unique in its presentation, with white blooms sprinkled with red stamens at their center. It's a Group 2 Clematis cultivar, meaning it flowers earlier than other Clematis hybrids. Clematis 'John Paul II' was named to commemorate the pope who died in 2005. Gardeners adore this plant because it has two blooming periods, late spring and early fall.

Clematis 'Warszawska Nike' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'Warszawska Nike' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Clematis 'Early Sensation' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'Early Sensation' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Launched in 2019, the clematis 'Meghan' variety of clematis was named in honor of Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry. It has deep red-purple hues and blooms twice, once in early summer and again in late summer. The rich color makes it a popular choice for a border flower. 

Italian leather flower 'Kermesina' is a popular clematis with ruby-red flowers. It was first created in France in 1883. By contrast, the parent plant has much less bold, bluish-purple flowers. Flowers bloom in midsummer and this clematis thrives in full sunlight or partial shade.

Clematis intricata comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis intricata types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Clematis 'Evipo022' boasts large, showy red flowers that are unique in that they may show as single, semi-double, or double heads. Because of its climbing habit, clematis 'Evipo022' is ideal for container gardens, short fences, and shrubs. Beware of aphids, slugs, snails, and caterpillars which may attack this clematis cultivar when it's young.

Alpine clematis 'White Columbine' (Clematis alpina 'White Columbine') is a white-flowered cultivar of the deciduous alpine clematis (Clematis alpina), which usually has blue or purple flowers with reddish tints. These climbing plants are beloved for their flowers, which vary between cultivars once they bloom in the spring and summer months.

The Italian leather flower is a member of the Buttercup family that has blueish flowers in the wild. However, this hybrid instead sports large four-petaled white flowers that shade to a bright violet at the edges. It's appropriate that italian leather flower 'Minuet' is named after a dance because the flowers are quite elegant. They grow in greater numbers than the parent.

Italian leather flower 'Royal Velours' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three italian leather flower 'Royal Velours' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Scarlet leather flower 'Princess Diana' is a cultivar of the Scarlet leather flower with 4-petaled small deep pink tulip-shaped flowers that are distinguishable by their pale pink margins. The flowers bloom from early summer to autumn. Foliage is medium green. This cultivar is also known as 'The Princess of Wales' and is named after Princess Diana. Gardeners enjoy that it is very hardy and drought-resistant.

Known as one of the best ground cover clematises, the clematis 'Praecox' is non-climbing, suppresses weeds, and does not need support structures. The Latin word "Praecox" means "early-blooming" or "very early." A cultivar of the Clematis jouiana and the clematis vitalba, the clematis 'Praecox' is best used as a ground cover in rocks, trees, or flower beds.

Early virgin's-bower 'Freckles' is a clematis cultivar with maroon and white speckled flowers, which give it its name. Unlike many other cultivars it can flower in winter, and is happy growing in pots as well as beds. This gives it versatility for gardeners looking for winter color.

The alpine clematis 'Jan Lindmark' has larger and more vivid flowers than the paler mauve flowers of the parent Alpine clematis. It is named Alpine clematis 'Jan Lindmark' for the gardener and hybridizer Jan Lindmark who first bred this stunning clematis with its huge drooping purple flowers. It looks superb in wall-side borders.

Clematis 'Evipo006' is a unique clematis that has creamy white petals, purple pom-pom-like stamens, and a pistachio center. It is an Evison Hybrid clematis, hence the name, and its parent is the Clematis florida 'Sieboldii'. The cultivar does well in beds, borders, and containers.

Early virgin's-bower 'Jingle Bells' is a popular flowering clematis with bell-shaped, three-petal, cream-colored blooms and pale yellow flowers. Its shape and winter hardiness inspire its name. A climbing plant, it can be set against walls and trellises to bring vertical interest to a garden.

Renowned for its characteristic showiness, clematis 'Bees' Jubilee' boasts big, light-pink petals embellished with a deep-pink line right down the center. Clematis 'Bees' Jubilee' is a large-flowered Clematis Hybrid, although the exact genealogy is yet to be determined. As the name "Bees' Jubilee" suggests, this plant is a favorite amongst bees.

Hyacinth-flower clematis 'New Love' is different mainly due to its vibrant violet flowers, which are uniquely star-shaped. These flowers also have a pleasant fragrance and attract bees and hummingbirds. This cultivar is a hybrid of two unidentified Clematis heracleifolia plants.

Solitary clematis 'Alionushka' is a Solitary clematis originating from Ukraine. Alionushka is the affectionate form of an eastern European girl’s name. In contrast to the pale blue flowers of the parent plant, this cultivar produces deep pink flowers that bloom for an extended period from summer through early fall. This is a relatively tall cultivar growing up to 1.5 m, in contrast to its parent’s usual height of around 1 m.

Anemone clematis 'Tetrarose' is an Anemone clematis cultivar with pretty, rosy (explaining the name) reddish-pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers of the parent plant are more typically white or lighter shades of pink. Like many cultivars of this species, the foliage is a lovely bronze-green color, which contrasts with the plain green foliage of the parent.

Asian virginsbower 'Taiga' is an attractive novel clematis cultivar, bred in Japan by the late Mr Udagawa, who never told anyone why he named his amazing cultivar 'Taiga'. It is striking for its blooms, with layers of violet petals with pale greenish tips, making them resemble passion flowers. Asian virginsbower 'Taiga' was launched by Thorncroft Clematis at the RHS 2017 Chelsea Flower Show.

Clematis terniflora var. mandshurica comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis terniflora var. mandshurica types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Clematis 'H.F. Young' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'H.F. Young' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Clematis 'Bijou' is a clematis which grows in unusual mounds, but also tends to climb like other clematis cultivars. It is a small cultivar but produces large flowers, which makes for pleasing decorative proportions in a garden. The flowers are slightly ruffled and blue-purple, set against pale green leaves – truly a ‘gem’ of a plant, as the French name suggests.

Clematis koreana comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis koreana types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

A large deciduous climber, the italian leather flower 'huldine’' is a floriferous clematis cultivar that grows quickly. Its name is also a source of contention, some arguing it to be French while others assert it is German for "Little Hulda". While they are considered the best repeat blooming white clematis, the italian leather flower 'huldine’' offers gardeners a long blooming season.

This member of the clematis family produces stunning deep-violet flowers that shade to a paler hue at the petal edges. This flower color is much darker than the flowers of the parent plant. This hybrid is named for the magnificently titled Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold, a German physician and plant discoverer born in 1796.

Anemone clematis 'Freda' is a mountain clematis hybrid with feminine grace and charm that reflects its name. It is very popular in ornamental gardens for its showy and profuse pink and white flowers which are much brighter than the pale pink blossoms of the parent plant. This hybrid is ideal for gardens too, since it grows to a maximum height of 6 m, in contrast to the parent which reaches 12 m.

Italian leather flower 'Alba Luxurians' is much-loved for the irregularity in the almost kite-like shape and white-and-green coloration of its petals. A Clematis cultivar belonging to the viticella species, this plant is extremely tough and has a long flowering period. Its name means "luxurious white" for obvious reasons.

Clematis 'Beautiful Bride' is a gorgeous Clematis cultivar with enormous, pure white flowers with dark anthers. These are some of the largest Clematis flowers of any cultivar. It is also prized for its prodigious branching which enables the cultivar to produce dense, lush foliage and an abundance of blooms. The name, clematis 'Beautiful Bride', is of course given because of the flowers' color.

A prominent climber, the clematis 'Gipsy Queen' is a repeat bloomer with color variation as it ages. Crossed by utilizing the Clematis Jackmanii and the Clematis patens, the clematis 'Gipsy Queen' is an older cultivar. This is a versatile cultivar that can be grown alongside climbing plants or in horizontal gardens. In addition, new gardeners can find this cultivar easy to grow.

Clematis 'Will Goodwin' will repeatedly bloom large flowers, making its flowering time extend from spring to early fall. It is known to Bred by Water Pennell of the Pennell & Sons Nursery. Pennell named the clematis 'Will Goodwin' after an employee. This plant is versatile, most often planted as a climber, but can be used in border and container gardens and for specimen use.

Clematis 'Edith' is a uniquely white clematis with red anthers. It was produced from Clematis 'Mrs Cholmondeley' by Raymond Evison. Horticulturalists like that it is a repeat flowering plant, that it is hardy, and easy to manage once established. It is also a good cut flower.

Clematis 'General Sikorski' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'General Sikorski' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Clematis 'Cezanne' is aptly named for French Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne since its lovely pale violet flowers are strongly reminiscent of the pastel shades of Impressionist art. This elegant and subtle hybrid contrasts with other members of the clematis family that have brighter violet-pink flowers. These fragrant and showy flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Clematis 'Royalty's are known for their large, star-shaped, purple-blue flowers with contrasting yellow anthers, and they typically blooms two times a year. The first, summer bloom produce beautiful semi-double flowers, while the later, autumn blooms turn out single and slightly smaller.

Anemone clematis 'Miss Christine' was named after the breeder's youngest daughter. The flowers' delicate white petals have the palest pink tinge and hold a heavy, sweet fragrance. Planting them beside the porch will provide silent but beautiful company.

Clematis 'Emerald Dream' is unique for its small size and the fact that it does not climb. It is a clematis cultivar. Clematis 'Emerald Dream' is named for its deep green foliage and green-white flowers. Horticulturalists like that it tolerates most soil types so often use it in rock gardens and for ground cover.

Clematis 'Snow Queen' is unique for its large white star-shaped flowers with red anthers. Cultivated from Clematis by W.S. Callick in 1958, the exact plant parentage is unknown. It is thought to be named for its snowy white color and crown-like appearance. Gardeners like this hardy, easy-to-grow climber for its two waves of flowers in the summer. Clematis 'Snow Queen' is also deer and rabbit resistant.

Clematis 'Piilu' (pronounced "pee-loo") is a large-flowered and compact clematis cultivar created in 1984 by the Estonian Clematis breeder Uno Kivistik from 'Hagley Hybrid (Pink Chiffon) x 'Makhrovyi'. The cultivar's name means 'Little Duckling' in Estonian. The trademark color is mauve-pink, with broad rose shading that becomes paler towards the petal margins.

Clematis 'Jackmanii Superba' is a clematis that has unusually large purple flowers which flower in summer, later than those of most of its family. It is a cultivar of the popular 1862 variety, Clematis x Jackmanii, and clematis 'Jackmanii Superba' just celebrates that it is a truly superb addition to the ornamental clematis family. This garden climber is grown for its stunning flowers that are a deeper purple than the parent plant.

Gardeners can find the clematis 'Pink Champagne' blooming in early summer, and it may rebloom again before the fall. The parent plants are the 'Star of India' and 'Ernest Markham' clematis cultivars. Although it is named the clematis 'Pink Champagne', the cultivar's color shifts according to its habitat: it may be deep pink, red, or even salmon.

Clematis 'Ernest Markham' is unique due to its blunt-tipped magenta flowers with chocolate anthers. This plant was named for Ernest Markham, the head gardener at Gravetye Manor in Sussex, England, and was first introduced in 1926. It is frequently grown on trellises, in containers, and in gardens due to its showy flowers and climbing growth pattern.

Anemone clematis 'Tetrarose' offers large single flowers with 4 petals that have stunning pink-mauve sepals and yellow-gold stamens. Leaves are green with bronze tinges. This is a cultivar of Clematis montana, named for its 4-petals and rose-like blooms. Gardeners choose this variety for its fast-spreading habit and its beautiful fragrance.

Clematis 'Fond Memories' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'Fond Memories' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Armand clematis 'Apple Blossom' is a fragrant, evergreen vine that produces stunning blooms from late winter to early spring. The flowers are a delicate pink color and have a sweet apple-like scent. This plant attracts bees and butterflies and is perfect for trellises, walls, or arbors in warmer climates.

With a vining habit, the italian leather flower 'Venosa Violacea' is known to have the largest flowers of all viticella cultivars. No surprise that it has won the Award of Garden Merit. A hybrid, the italian leather flower 'Venosa Violacea' originates from the Clematis viticella. Italian leather flower 'Venosa Violacea' developed its name for its prolific purple vines. Many gardeners keep this flower for its resistance to deer, cut flowers, and repeat blooms throughout its season.

A top seller and regarded as one of the best Clematis cultivars ever bred, clematis 'Rebecca' boasts large flowers in a vibrant shade of plum-red, a rare color among Clematis flowers. These blossoms are also prized for their velvety texture, gently ruffled edges, and prominent white stamens. 'Rebecca' honors nurseryman Raymond Evison's daughter.

With its pure white blooms and silvery and lavender tinge, clematis 'Belle of Woking' surely is the belle of the ball. Named, at least in part, after the town in Surrey, England, where the vine was originally developed, clematis 'Belle of Woking' is thought to be a hybrid of the Clematis lanuginosas ‘Candida’ and ‘Fortunei’.

Clematis 'Anna Louise' is unique for its deep blue, crimson-lined flowers. It is a dwarf clematis cultivar by Raymond Evison. Clematis 'Anna Louise' is named for its breeder’s second daughter. Horticulturalists like that it is a free-flowering double bloomer that does well in pots and small gardens.

'Romatika' translates as 'romance', and the rich dark color of clematis 'Romantika' flowers should stir the aesthetic passions of even the most unromantic gardener. Clematis hybrids come in all kinds of colors but it is rare to encounter such deep wine-colored flowers. The clematis 'Romantika' is a seedling of the 'Devjatyj Val' clematis.

Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' has uniquely large, deep-colored flowers and grows prolifically, even for a clematis variant. This variation is a hybrid of other clematis variants and gets its name from where it was first cultivated in Ville de Lyon, France. Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' is one of the more popular variants due to its gorgeous cherry-red or magenta flowers and for being an attraction to pollinators.

Clematis 'The Countess of Wessex' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'The Countess of Wessex' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Clematis 'Remembrance' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'Remembrance' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Clematis 'Evipo038' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'Evipo038' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Charming clematis has the potential of becoming an invasive weed, but it is also a popular flowering vine in warm climate gardens. It is prized for its showy blooms that appear in the late summer, along with its slightly fuzzy stems that provide additional garden interest.

Early large-flowered clematis comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three early large-flowered clematis types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Chaparral pipestem comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three chaparral pipestem types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Old man's beard (Clematis drummondii) is a deciduous perennial vine that blooms from spring to summer with creamy white flowers. From summer through fall, female plants produce showy fruit that grows to 8 cm long. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, and prefers well-drained soil, but it is drought, heat, and cold-tolerant. Once established, it is difficult to eradicate.

Other names for scarlet leather flower (Clematis texensis) include Texas clematis and scarlet clematis. This somewhat woody vine is a member of the buttercup family. This is a hardy species that’s exceedingly drought-tolerant. It has a very narrow original geographic range because it’s indigenous only to the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas.

Purple hyacinth-flower clematis is a late-summer/early autumn flowering deciduous perennial which does not climb, which is unusual due to its bush forming habit. Purple hyacinth-flower clematis exudes a sweet aroma, making it attractive to pollinators including hummingbirds.

Virgin's bower is noted for the unusual appearance of its dark-colored felt-like petals and urn-shaped blossoms. This perennial is a fast-growing climbing shrub that is good for covering unattractive areas of the garden. It is a summer bloomer that is naturally found in low alpine forests.

Western white clematis (Clematis ligusticifolia) is a deciduous vine and quick climbing perennial species. It grows clusters of creamy white flowers, resembling an old man’s beard. It attracts birds and hummingbirds but is toxic to humans.

Hook-leaved clematis comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three hook-leaved clematis types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Sweet autumn clematis is a flowering vine in the buttercup family. It was first introduced into the United States as an ornamental plant but has since naturalized and even become invasive in some areas. It produces white flowers in the fall.

Clematis heracleifolia, the tube clematis, is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to central and northern China. Unlike most other members of the genus tube clematis, it has a scrambling rather than a climbing habit. Growing to 1 m tall by up to 50 cm broad, it is a deciduous sub-shrub with broad downy leaves in groups of three, and delicate clusters of elongated tubular blue flowers in late spring and summer. Mature blooms recurve into a trumpet shape. Repeat flowering sometimes occurs in autumn. The Latin specific epithet heracleifolia means "with leaves resembling hogweed" (Heracleum). The cultivar 'Cassandra', with fragrant flowers, has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Clematis kirilowii is native to Central China and is part of the Clematis family which is considered to be the "queen of climbers." However, it is unique in that it is a branching shrub and not a vining plant like other plants in the Clematis family. The flowers are white and grow in distinctive clusters.

The length of the vine will be 2 to 4 m and the base of the stem will become woody. The leaves are three leaves at a time with a long petiole and a stem and the leaflets are 3 to 6 cm in length with an oval shape with pointed tips and irregular serrated edges. The flowering season is summer-fall with three intertwined inflorescences from the tip of the stem and leaves and many white flowers with a diameter of 1.5 to 2 cm. The four petals that look like a cruciform are the sepals and no petals. The sepals are oblong and have short hairs on the outside. There are many male and female moths. The fruit is an egg-shaped fruit and after the flower the style of the flower extends long like a feather. The leaves are 3 leaves once. After the flower the style of the flower extends long like a feather.

Ground virgin's bower is a clematis species with a difference, growing as an upright shrub instead of a climbing vine. It shares a similar aroma to the hawthorn, and it can be found growing in woodland margins. The shrub is attractive to bees and butterflies.

The asian virginsbower is one species of garden clematis that has generated some incredible beautiful varieties. It is a deciduous vine that produces creamy white to purple flowers according to varieties and blooms in early summer on shoots that developed from the previous year's growth.

The climbing double-flowered Asian Virginsbower is known and prized for the long flowering period of its showy double flowers. Often trained for trellises and fences, double-flowered Asian Virginsbower makes for a great wall side border. It has been reported as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, so care must be taken.

Devil's darning needles is a climbing vine native to the Southeastern United States. This vine attaches by delicate tendrils and therefore does not harm its supporting structure. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds while being deer resistant. The flowers on this vine are white and bloom through the summer.

Orange-peel clematis (Clematis tangutica) is a vine whose yellow flowers give it plenty of ornamental appeal. Its climbing nature makes it an excellent choice for growing on trellises, walls, fences, and other structures. The Latin name tangutica refers to the plant's origin in regions of China inhabited by the Tangut people.

This species produces hairy stems up to 70 centimeters tall, but usually they are between 15 and 40 centimeters. The leathery leaves are oval in shape and up to 14 centimeters long by 11 wide. The inflorescence is a single urn-shaped flower. The flower has hairy bluish or purple lance-shaped sepals with greenish tips. The fruits are long achenes borne in a cluster.

Scarlet leather flower 'Duchess of Albany' is named for the British royal, Princess Helen, the Duchess of Albany (1861-1922). This Scarlet leather flower cultivar is noted for its smaller than average flowers which are tulip-shaped rather than the more closed flowers of the parent plant. This climbing cultivar grows well over walls, posts, or other shrubs, making it popular among gardeners.

Free flowering, the italian leather flower 'Black Prince' is a beginner-friendly cultivar that can be found blooming throughout autumn. Raised by Alister Keay, the italian leather flower 'Black Prince' was named for its almost black to purple flower petals. This easy to grow cultivar has resistance to clematis wilt and will bear flowers even in hot summers.

The parent of anemone clematis 'Broughton Star' has pretty, but unspectacular, pink-white flowers. In contrast, the richly abundant flowers of this hybrid are bright pink and have double rows of petals in contrast to the parent's single row. This is a deciduous climbing plant that flowers from late spring until early summer. The plant was named for a parish in Preston, Lancashire.

Clematis 'Evijohill' has trifoliate green foliage and flowers with cream, green, lilac, and pink striping on the petals. It's not only an attractive plant for gardens but is also compact enough for use in containers. This cultivar was a chance-mutated clematis and is named as a mashup of the discoverer, Josephine Hill, and the introducer, Raymond J. Evison.

Clematis 'The President' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'The President' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Clematis 'Ruutel' comprise a large genus of perennial vines with showy flowers. Various cultivars of these vines have been garden staples since the 19th century. According to flowering habits, gardeners divide them into three clematis 'Ruutel' types: Group 1 consists of spring bloomers, Group 2 consists of repeat bloomers, and Group 3 consists of summer or fall bloomers.

Alpine clematis 'Frankie' is an extremely free-flowering Clematis cultivar, bred to produce masses of small, nodding blue flowers with distinctive petaloid, white stamens. Alpine clematis 'Frankie' is noted as one of the first Clematis cultivars to bloom in the spring.