Clematis vines are perennials that produce a wide range of blooms and seasonal color. Learn about different clematis varieties and the best time to plant clematis.

The show will start earlier with varieties of Clematis alpina, with their smaller, nodding flowers, Mr. Long said, or C. macropetala, whose blooms are sometimes described as resembling double ...

Clematis plants are often sold “bare root” or in tiny pots. It’s well worth it to get larger plants with a big root system; these will perform much better much sooner.

Yes, you can. See the best patio clematis varieties below. Use a large pot to give roots room to grow, roughly 45cm in diameter and depth. Use a Best Buy compost for containers and mix in a Best Buy ...

A: Clematis are classified into three “pruning groups” based on when and how they flower. You might see them noted in catalogs or on plant tags as letters (groups A, B, or C) or numbers (I, II ...

Bury the plant a couple inches deeper than it is buried in the pot when you bring it home, leaves and all. Surround the roots of the clematis with other plants to keep the roots cool.

CLIMBING plants can create a stunning display of flowers in a garden. Now, gardening expert Matt James has shared the "two key things" to consider when planting climbers like clematis.