Clematis 'General Sikorski' was named by its Polish breeder after the famous General and Prime Minister of Poland in exile, during WWII, who was killed in an RAF plane crash, after taking off from Gibraltar in 1943. It has large lavender purple flowers with yellow anthers, that flower profusely between June and September. With dark green foliage and twining stems, it is perfect for growing up wall trellis, or in obelisk planters on patios and decking. An RHS Award of Garden Merit variety. Height: 300 cm (10 ?). Spread: 150cm (59). Pruning Group: 2.
Clematis 'Nelly Moser' is a unique variety, bearing large, soft pink flowers, each with an unusual dark pink central stripe and beautifully contrasting red anthers. The season of interest is extended into late summer by attractive seed heads that follow the blooms. Clematis 'Nelly Moser' is ideally situated on a north facing wall where its delicate colours will be somewhat protected from the fading caused by full sun. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning Group: 2.
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A viticella type with fabulous recurved red blooms with a central boss of pale pink petals. Clematis 'Avant-Garde' is a vigorous climber, scaling obelisks, walls and fences with ease. At the end of each season, simply cut the stems back to just above ground level - pruning really couldn't be simpler!
Clematis 'Yukikomachi' bears subtle lavender flowers with pale green-yellow stamens from May to June, with a second flush following in late summer. To help maintain the colouring of this compact cultivar, it should be grown in a shaded position, making it the ideal choice for a container to brighten up that shady patio corner. This Japanese bred Old Man's Beard variety is more rarely seen than other popular Clematis and is a particularly charming choice for any garden. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2.
Clematis 'Sunset' boasts stunning bright plum-pink flowers, with each one measuring up to 10cm (5) across. The buttery yellow anthers are beautifully contrasted by the cerise pink bar that runs through the centre of each sepal. This Old Man's Beard variety has a neat, compact habit, making it the perfect choice for patio containers. Winner of an RHS AGM, Clematis 'Sunset' flowers profusely from June, with a second flush often appearing in late summer. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2.
Clematis 'Star of India' is a vigorous cultivar that will bring a touch of the exotic to your garden. The plant was named for it's distinct marking of a deep red stripe running from the tip to the base of each petal set against a velvety purple background. Ideally you'll need to place 'Star of India' in a partially shaded part of the garden, as the full sun will fade the luscious petals. Wild Clematis originate in China, and some cultivars were developed in Japan, from where they were first shipped to Europe in the 18th Century. Clematis 'Star of India' is a great clematis for gardens containing Azaleas and Rhododendrons as the colours will set each other off beautifully. All that's required is that you cut the stems back to almost ground level each year and it It is very easy to maintain and can be cut back to almost ground level at the end of the season and it will emerge again the following year to delight you all over again. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
This beautiful variety bears large, white flowers with contrasting purple filaments, flowering from May to June and again in 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 3m, spread 1m. Supplied in 3 litre pots.
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.
A beautiful Victorian white Clematis, created in 1869, with contrasting red anthers in the centre. Clematis 'Miss Bateman' looks fantastic planted alone or alongside a more brightly coloured Clematis variety. It has an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS and flowers in early summer, often with a second flush of blooms a couple of months later. This Clematis likes moist, well drained soil, with its base shaded by other plants. As well as up walls and fences, Clematis 'Miss Bateman' is also suitable for growing in obelisk planters. Height: 2.5m (8?). Spread: 1m (3?). Pruning group: 2.
Clematis 'Lasurstern' bears mid-blue blooms with creamy white anthers that appear exotic in nature and can measure up to 15cm, adding colourful interest to any garden. This hardy climber looks superb when grown alongside a pink Clematis to create a striking contrast and is an early flowering variety, blooming in May and June and then again in September. Clematis 'Lasurstern' thrives in either partial shade or full sun and is perfectly suited to growing up a trellis, against a pergola, on a wall or weaving its way between shrubs and roses. Height: 2.5m (8' 2). Spread: 1m (3' 3) Pruning group: 2.
Clematis 'Kardynal Wsyzynski' features large dusky crimson single flowers, each with a grey-pink reverse and pink anthers. As the flowers age, they gradually fade to an attractive darker pink colour and their tidy star shape gives way to a more subtle outline. When the plant is mature, blooms are produced continuously from early summer all the way through until autumn. Clematis 'Kardynal Wsyzynski' is particularly stunning when grown in patio containers or trained up a large obelisk in the cottage garden. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.