Early Flowering Clematis
These species and cultivars flower on the previous summers shoots.
They are generally hardy but some types will require protection from any severe or prolonged frost.
They are small-flowered and usually deciduous.
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A light pruning does encourage future growth for next season.
Early flowering clematis include clematis Montana, clematis Alpina and clematis Macropetala species.
Herbaceous species also come within this category.
Late flowering clematis include many of the most vigorous types suitable for a wide range of purposes.
The flowers grow on the current seasons growth.
Theyll cover a garden trellis or pergola or scramble through a hedge or tree.
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Spring Flowering Clematis
Clematis Armandii are probably the earliest and longest flowering.
Other very popular spring flowering varieties include:
Blue/white bell shaped 2 inch flowers April May.
Open Pink and white barred 8inch flowers April May and again in August September.
Clusters of green/cream scented 1 inch bell flowers April-May.
Pink/mauve semi double 2.5 inch flowers April May.
Deep pink semi double 3 inch feathery bell flowers April -May and July August.
mong the best are:
Deep blue double 6.5 inch flowers in May-June and single flowers in August -September.
6 inch white flowers with red anthers in May and June.
Masses of deep pink 2 inch flowers in May and June.
The white flowered montana Grandiflora and the pale pink montana Elizabeth bloom at the same time.
Huge pink/white barred 7-8 inch flowers in May and June.
7 inch Purple blue open flowers in May-June and again in August -September.
They include;
6 inch shell pink flowers from June to September.
Deep magenta-red 5 inch flowers from June to August.
Heavy pruning can delay the flowering period to August-October.
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3-4 inch white flowers with a huge purple centre from June to September.
Deep purple 7 inch flowers from July to September.
Open white 8 inch flowers with ornate brown anthers from June to August.
Heavy pruning can delay the flowering period to August-October.
Striking wine red 6 inch flowers from June to August.
Open 6 inch violet/blue flowers with red anthers in June/July and again in September/October.
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Splendid double mauve/pink 3-4 inch flowers with white markings in June/July followed by single flowers in September.
Open bell shaped 2.5 inch pink/white flowers from June to August.
The native British Travellers Joy.
Masses of small white star shaped flowers in July/August.
Can be invasive and only recommended for a wild garden.
Open, dark purple 3.5 inch flowers with yellow anthers from July to September.
Autumn Flowering Clematis
Some summer flowering varieties can be persuaded to flower into autumn by hard pruning.
3 inch yellow bell flowers from August to November, followed by ornamental seed tassels.
Deep red 2.5 inch flowers from July to October.
1.5 inch open, golden yellow nodding flowers from August to November.
3.5 inch purple flowers with red anthers from August to October.
Winter Flowering Clematis
Its possible to enjoy these delightful plants even in the depths of winter.
2 inch nodding cream bells from Janiary to March.
1.5 inch cream/white bells from December to February.
1 inch green/cream flowers with red anthers from November to March.
Roses attract butterflies and are well known as cutting flowers.
The best choices are varieties that are fragrant, disease resistant and hardy in local regions.
Clematis has fragrant varieties, can be used as cutting flowers and discourage deer foraging.
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Both roses and clematis mature to varying heights, some which will fitsmall spaced gardens.
Sequence flowering requires plants that have bloom times that follow each other or overlap.
Roses are a summer blooming plant but some rose varieties have longer blooming periods.
Clematis plants can be chosen by early, middle or late blooming time-frames.
For example,Clematis terniflorais autumn blooming with fragrant white flowers.
Individual varieties and cultivars have height, spread and space dimensions that are reliable guides when making plant decisions.
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One pitfall to growing clematis and roses together is inadequate spacing.
Clematis requires being planted, at least, two feet away from a climbing rose bush.
Both plants prefer moist, well-draining soil that has been amended with organic matter.
Roses and clematis plants need pruning to continue growing healthy.
Clematis are pruned following three types of guidelines, based on when the plant flowers.
TheClematis jackmanigrows 10 20 tall with a spread of 3 4 and blooms mid-summer.
This clematis blooms on new wood.
Climbing Roses Intertwinded with Clematis
Climbers are the rose bushes most often intertwined with clematis.
Climbers are hardy from zones 2-8 depending on variety, older climbers called ramblers are very tough plants.
They will grow as much as 30 tall and spread 6.
Climbing rose ideas include:
Floribundas are another pop in of rose bush that grows approximately three feet.
These bushes will complement lower growing clematis as the vines crawl through the clumps of roses.
ShrubRosaBonica has shell pink flowers that create a mass of blooms.
This tough rose bush is easy to grow.
Neither roses nor clematis should be crowded, allow good air circulation to avoid powdery mildew issues.
Growing clematis is generally quite easy; most varieties are fully hardy and will tolerate both sun and shade.
Pruning guidelines for a selection of the more popular clematis varieties are given below.
Cut them right down to a joint with good buds about 6-9 from the ground.
Category 1 Tidy After Flowering
The majority of varieties fall into this category.
A light trim to encourage branching, or simply tidying up unwanted growth is all that is necessary.
Varieties include Clematis Barbara, Carnaby, Ernest Markham, Henryi, Marie Boisselot, Monte Cassino and Niobe.
Having identified the punch in of clematis, pruning should be easy.
This group flowers in early summer and generally will thrive untended.
Staggering pruning on different parts of a strong established clematis, can help prolong its flowering season.
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