The best known Clematis of all time. This easy to grow, one hundred and thirty year old variety was the first hybrid to combine a deep purple and a good size 4-6. (10-14cm) flower. Flowers are produced from mid June through August. Mature height 12-20. (3.5-6m). Pruning group C.
Multi Blue
A popular introduction from Holland. The unique over sized stamens much like C. Florida make this variety a welcome addition. 4-6. (10-15cm) blooms from June to September. Mature height 8Ð10. (2.5Ð3m). Pruning group B1
Hagley Hybrid
(syn Pink Chiffon) This shell pink variety can be lightly pruned and will bear quite large 7 (18cm) blooms in early June followed by 4-6. (10-15cm) Flowers well into September. When pruned severely or has its top frozen back, the blooms will begin about one week later. Mature height 6-8. (2-2.5m). Pruning group C
Ernest Markham
One of the strongest growers. Bright magenta-red 5-6. (12-15cm) Flowers from July to September. Mature height 8-12. (2.5-3.5m). Pruning group C
Mrs. Cholmondely
One hundred and twenty years old and still a winner. Clear light lavender-blue 7-9. (17-22cm) flowers, bloom from May on into September. Mature height 14-20. (4-6m).Pruning group B2
Elsa Spath
(syn. Xerxes) Rich violet-purple 6-8. (15-20cm) flowers in May, June and September. Mature height 8-10. (2.5-3m). Pruning group B1