Clematis 'Girenas' bears wide, soft pink flowers, each with an eye-catching crimped edge and a darker pink bar along the centre of each sepal. This compact variety is ideal for adding interest to a lightly shaded wall, where its colours will be protected from fading in the sun. An abundance of flowers are produced in June and July, with a second flush appearing in late summer. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2.
Clematis are such a fantastic climbing plant, that can totally transform a dull wall or fence, with their opulent flowers. Clematis 'Dr Ruppel' is a beautiful variety, first bred in Argentina, in 1975, that has rose pink sepals, with strong pink stripes down the centres. The cream anthers turn to fluffy seedheads in the autumn. Its main flush of blooms are in late spring / early summer. The RHS awarded this Clematis its Award of Garden Merit. Enjoys a position where the base and roots are in the shade, with the flowers in full sun. This can be achieved by planting in a full sun position, and grow other plants near the base of the Clematis. Height: 2.5m (8?). Spread: 1m (3?). Pruning group: 2
Large and bright, rich blue-purple flowers will bloom on the climbing stems of this popular variety from June to September. Ideal for growing up a fence, trellis, pergola or arch, enjoying a full-sun location, keep the roots cool and moist. Fully hardy. Height 3.5m, spread 1m. Supplied in 3 litre pots.
Clematis 'Frances Rivis' is named after Mrs Rivis who collected the original wild seed in the Himalayas. It requires virtually no pruning and does well in exposed areas. It has beautiful sky blue and white flowerheads that bloom in late spring / early summer. A perfect climbing plant for a trellis planter on the patio or decking, or to train up the side of a wall next to a door. Suitable for both cottage and contemporary style gardens. Height: 3m (9'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 1.
Although Clematis are best known for being climbing plants, this variety, a Clematis integrifolia hybrid, is content to grow in sunny borders or over steep banks rather than up a trellis. The flowers of Clematis 'Alionushka' are also unusual, forming attractive, bell shapes rather than the usual star pattern. However, their colour is just as bright as that of other Old Man's Beards; when the hardy perennial blooms in June, July, August and September, the mauve tone of its petals is sure to turn heads. Height: 2m (6'7). Spread: 1m (3'3). Pruning group 3.
Clematis are climbing plants, so 'Tudor' Old Man's Beard should be grown against a wall or trellis. It can be placed in a flowerbed or patio container; provided it is given plenty of sunlight, it will grow well in most environments. The hardy shrub really comes into its own in May, when its flowers appear. These blooms have a pale pink tone, but each petal is adorned with a darker stripe in its centre. The stamens are a similarly striking red colour. As if this unusual pattern wasn't enough, the blooms are also remarkable in shape. Their wavy edges form ruffles where they curl inwards, making for an extremely interesting display. These flowers last until the late summer, so Clematis 'Tudor' is one of the longest-flowering plants of its kind. Height: 1.5m (4'11). Spread: 1m (3'3). Pruning group 2.
What an eye-catching plant! Clematis 'Rüütel' is not shy and is happy to show off it's single, deep red flowers in prolific abundance from July to September. The blooms are unusually large and flowers up to 20cm (8) across are very common. Maintenance is a doddle as all that is required is to cut back the stems to just above ground level each year. A strong climber, Clematis 'Ruutel' is compact but vigorous making it ideal for scrambling up fences, trellises, pergolas and walls or supported in containers. Height: 3m (10'). 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 '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 '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.
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 'Broughton Star' looks fantastic climbing over trellis and pergolas, walls and fences, quickly covering a large area with pretty blooms. Given a prestigious RHS AGM for its garden performance, Clematis 'Broughton Star' produces an abundance of double and semi-double pink flowers with dark pink veins, in May and June. The young leaves of this vigorous climber emerge with bronze tints, later turning to deep green. Height: 7m (22'). Spread: 2m (6.5'). Pruning group: 1.