Brighten up your winter garden with this rare and fascinating clematis. Originating from Nepal and parts of China, this stunning climber is quite remarkable, producing new foliage in autumn when most plants are losing their leaves.
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Clematis 'Shirayukihime' is a large-flowered variety that bears wide, grey-white flowers with superbly contrasting yellow anthers. It is early to flower, with blooms appearing in May/June and a second flush in September that continues into autumn, providing an extended season of interest. This Japanese-bred cultivar has a neat and compact habit, making it the ideal choice for containers. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m(3'). Pruning group: 2.
Clematis 'Varenne' boasts stunning dark purple 14cm (6) flowers, each with a focal point of cream coloured anthers in the centre. This variety flowers between June and August and by planting alongside a late spring flowering and a late summer flowering clematis you can create a gorgeous, colourful display from the end of May right through until September. Clematis 'Varenne' is perfect for both cottage style or contemporary gardens and can be planted in patio containers with trellis, or up the sides of garden fences and walls. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 2.
Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit' is a late-flowering Clematis, in bloom from mid-summer through to the autumn. Awarded an RHS AGM for its excellent garden performance, Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit' produces an abundant array of rich purple flowers with green-white stamens. For a truly stunning display, give this Clematis space to scramble up pergolas, walls and fences. Height: 5m (16'). Spread: 2m (6.5'). Pruning group: 3.
A Clematis from the Viticella group, which are deciduous and have medium sized flowers, Clematis viticella 'Royal Velours' flowers from July to September, and produces a mass of 4 sepal, red-violet flowers. It can be planted to scramble amongst other shrubs or up tree trunks, or grown up a trellis on a wall, or attached to a planter. This Clematis thrives in a sunny or partial shade location. It has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Height: 4m (12'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Elsa Spath' will be in bloom from June to September giving you plenty of time to enjoy the strong violet-blue flowers that have a centre of contrasting red anthers. Clematis viticella 'Xerxes', often called 'Elsa Spath' will grow to approx 3m or 10' each season making it suitable for growing amongst mature shrubs, or up against a wall, pergola, trellis or fence. The rich colouring of 'Elsa Spath' lends itself to be placed close to blooms in various shades of pink so that they will complement each other perfectly. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 2.
As a contrast to other Clematis varieties in shades of pink, Clematis 'Warszawska Nike' brings a darker shade to your garden with large, deep maroon/purple open blooms with yellow stamens to highlight the centre of each flower. Clematis 'Warszawska Nike' will flower in July and then another display will follow in September and as this variety has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society you'll know that quality is assured. This hardy climber is happy in full sun so you can feature them on an obelisk or trellis containers on the patio or decking. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 3.
Long clusters of deliciously sweet, plum-shaped cherry tomatoes will smother your Tomato Romello plants from July to October. But that's not all! This wonder tomato has exceptional resistance to late blight. The fruits stand up well against cracking and they even grow on the outside of the plants, making it easy for you to pick these tasty toms! Reaching just 30cm (12in) in height and spread when grown in hanging baskets, containers on the patio, windowsills or balconies. Romello makes a truly outstanding performer in late season. Determinate bushy habit and no side-shooting is needed.