Clematis 'Honora' has large, deep purple flowers that will appear between June and July and then followed with a second display in of blooms in late summer. The flowers are large with slightly paddle shaped petals with a distinct burgundy stripe through the centre. 'Honora' is a classic clematis variety so will look beautiful scrambling up walls, fences or trained in containers. It's a low maintenance climber that just requires pruning to almost ground level and it will grow again the following year. Height: 3.5m (11'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
'Brown Sugar' is a spectacular hardy Japanese Maple with leaves that change colour with the seasons. Young spring foliage emerges fresh and green before changing to a lovely, warm bronzy chocolate colour, then as autumn arrives the leaves transform to fiery red before falling. The stems are as colourful as the leaves too, turning bright red during summer and winter, setting off the foliage beautifully. Compact and slow-growing 'Brown Sugar' is an ideal specimen plant grown in a large pot, and a real eye-catcher on a patio or balcony. Preferring sun or light shade and slightly acidic soil, it's very easy to grow and almost maintenance free, a wonderful addition to your garden, bring almost year-round interest. Supplied as an established plant in a 19cm pot, reaching 2m (6½ft) in height and a spread of 1.5m (5ft).
Clematis 'Justa', also known as Clematis viticella, is a particularly compact variety of Old Man's Beard. It is therefore best suited to sunny or partially shady patio containers, where it can be grown up a trellis. In July, August and September, the climbing plant produces interesting, star-shaped flowers, which are purple with white stamens. In the autumn, the hardy shrub should be pruned, ready to start growing again the following spring. Height: 1.5m (4'11). Spread: 1m (3'3). 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.
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.
Clematis 'Guernsey Cream' features large creamy flowers, each measuring up to 12cm across, with contrasting yellow stamens and a pale green stripe. It flowers from May to July and then again later in the summer, creating an extended colourful display. Once the blooms have faded, there are stunning golden/green starry seed heads that stay on the plant for many weeks afterwards. This hardy perennial climber is ideally suited to climbing up a trellis, where it is backed by dark green foliage for a magnificent contrasting effect. Clematis 'Guernsey Cream' is best situated in a partially shaded location as the flowers can fade in bright sunlight. Height: 2.5m (8'2). Spread: 1m (3' 3). Pruning group: 2.
Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' is the perfect choice for both beginner gardeners and more experienced Clematis growers, as this compact hardy perennial can cope with almost all garden conditions, from north-facing walls and shady corners to bright sunshine. Elegant large flowers open out into shell-pink blooms with purple/brown stamens in July and continue right through until September, providing an extended season of interest. Like most Clematis, the petals will fade when exposed to bright sunlight, although the soft mauve colour of the faded flowers is beautiful in its own right. Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' is a climber that can be grown on a wall, against a pergola, through shrubs and up a trellis; it is even happy in a pot, making it a superb choice for those with smaller gardens. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1.5m (4' 11). Pruning group: 3.
Clematis 'Jackmanii' bears single blooms, with the velvety purple sepals contrasting well against the creamy coloured anthers. This very free flowering variety is late to bloom, creating a colourful garden display from mid to late summer. Winner of an RHS AGM, it is ideal for sunny walls and fences and can also cope with a more difficult, north-facing position. Height: 3m (10'). Spread 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.
Fabulous emerald-green leaves make this hardy Japanese Maple an ideal addition to your garden, where its fine leaves form a soft mound of glorious colour - changing to dazzling, fiery shades of red and orange in the autumn. Slow growing and compact with a gentle, spreading habit, 'Emerald Lace' makes a perfect specimen plant in a large pot, where it will happily perform for years, bringing joy to everyone who sees it! Very hardy and easy to grow in sun or light shade, this is a beautiful shrub that can be grown with or without a garden - great on your decking, patio or balcony. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence. Supplied as an established plant in a 19cm pot, reaching 1.5m (5ft) in height and a spread of 1m (3ft) in 10 years.
Create a stunning backdrop with this energetic climber with its dense green foliage and crisp white flowers in the early summer months between May and June.
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 '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.