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 by4-6? (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-blue7-9? (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