One of the prettiest, large flowering clematis. With a mixture of double, semi-double and single blooms on one plant, the first flush coming in late spring and a second round of blooms by September. Growing to around 2 metres it's an ideal size for a garden archway, trellis or pergola. Supplied in 3 litre pots.
Clematis 'Pink Fantasy' bears delicate pink flowers, with darker pink stripes and gorgeous cream and magenta anthers, in mid to late summer. This hardy climbing perennial is a free-flowering variety with a neat, compact habit, making it the ideal choice for planting in a container. It is also happy growing up a trellis or against a pergola; for a subtle contrast try planting through shrubs and roses. Clematis 'Pink Fantasy' is extremely simple to look after and will thrive in any garden, large or small. Height: 2.5m (8' 2). Spread: 1m (3' 2) Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Prince Charles' is a reliable, free flowering variety with a compact but vigorous habit, producing a profusion of nodding, soft mauve flowers with a glossy sheen. Blooming between June and September, this viticella Clematis has been awarded an RHS AGM for its superb garden performance. Clematis 'Prince Charles' is perfect for growing in containers and borders, covering walls and fences or climbing a free standing obelisk. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Such an unusually shaped flower with Clematis 'Princess Diana'. Instead of the more common large open-faced blooms this attractive variety of clematis has trumpet shaped magenta pink flowers that are narrow at the base then flaring as a star shape that gives a view of the contrasting stamens. The overall effect is as beautiful as it's namesake. Clematis 'Princess Diana' is a late flowering texensis cultivar which will be in flower from mid-summer through to autumn. The maintenance is minimal as all that is required is that it's cut back to almost ground level to ensure yearly displays. Height: 4m (12'). Spread 1m (3'). Pruning group 3.
Clematis 'Proteus' produces large double mauve-pink flowers in June and July before a flush of single blooms are borne in late summer and continue on until September. This early flowering cultivar has a compact habit which makes it the perfect choice for growing in borders and containers. Clematis 'Proteus' is ideal for adding interest to tricky north facing positions as it will tolerate a shady location. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2.
Clematis 'Purpurea Plena Elegans' is a Clematis created at the start of the 20th Century, and has unusual sepals compared to most other Clematis. The flowerheads are ornate and showy, and red-purple in colour. It flowers from mid summer until early autumn and is a nice addition to any type of garden. Best planted in a sunny position, either trained up a wall or fence, or in an obelisk planter on patios or decking. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Rahvarinne' is the perfect choice for anyone looking for an eye-catching but low maintenance variety. The large, purple-red blooms are unique in shape and are best in semi shade where the velvety petals will not be faded by the sun. We recommend planting next to a white clematis for a stunning, contrasting display and by planting with earlier flowering clematis you can increase the season of colour in your garden. To ensure this Old Man's Beard variety blooms spectacularly the following summer, cut right back to ground level in autumn. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Rasputin' can be relied upon to produce an abundance of velvety deep violet blooms with undulating petal edges from July to September. This popular variety is one of the darkest flowered Clematis so it will make a stunning contrast if teamed with pale flowered climbing roses. To keep the intense purple colour it's best to position Clematis 'Rasputin' in light shade as strong direct sunlight will fade the flowers. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Remembrance' features raspberry pink flowers that mature to a very deep shade of pink, with a contrasting central boss of pale yellow stamens and heavily-textured sepals that give a glossy shine. This compact, late-flowering Clematis blooms consistently from July to September, adding a splash of colour to your garden. The only maintenance this Old Man's Beard variety requires is the cutting back of the stems almost to the ground each year. Clematis 'Remembrance' looks superb when planted into a large pot and trained up a trellis, or in the ground climbing a free-standing obelisk. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
During early summer Clematis 'Richard Pennell' will clothe walls, trellises and fences with an abundance of blue-purple blooms which can be up to 13cm (5) across. Later in the season, in September, when other plants are coming to the end of their 'time in the sun' Clematis 'Richard Pennell' will be back with another display demonstrating why this popular variety is a worthy holder of an RHS AGM for exceptional garden performance. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2.
A clematis for a sunny spot in the garden, Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal' is going to turn heads with it's rich, almost velvet textured red petalled flowers with brown anthers from July to September. This late, large flowered cultivar is often considered to be one of the best red clematis varieties and is an excellent choice for trellises, fences, borders and containers. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.