Many have complicated pruning requirements and there is also Clematis wilt to contend with. The easiest to grow are Group 1 because you can forget about pruning. If you don't want the trouble of pruning each February stick to group 1. Although principally sun loving there are a lot of Clematis which will tolerate semi shade.
Several C. The flowers are a lovely shade of pink with attractive stripes. Many of the Clematis viticella such as Carmencita, a lovely Crimson pink late flowering Group 3; Etoile Violette a purple Clematis which flowers well and has RHS garden merit award; and Clematis Piilu which will tolerate any aspect.
The C. Alpina group described above all tolerate semi shade flowering in early spring. A number of the specialist growers advertise many semi shade tolerant Clematis and by selecting a variety which has the logo as the RHS award of garden merit you cannot go far wrong.
A tip when buying Clematis keep the label as it will give you pruning advise. If you have lost the label help is at hand, see video on clematis pruning groups. There are over pages of gardening information and illustrations.
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Available direct from The Sunday Gardener in paperback - for more information, buying options click here. All rights reserved. Powered by Create Ecommerce. Types of Clematis. Where to buy Clematis. Clematis are classified into three groups. Early Flowering Clematis. With all the types of clematis , proper identification can be difficult. But there are ways to figure out what type of clematis you are growing so you know when or if to prune and how to properly care for your plant.
This is part of the Complete Clematis Care Guide with tips on planting, propagation, fertilizing, and more. Unless you saved your plant nursery tag or have a popular variety that is easy to identify, it can be a bit of a mystery to learn the name. With a bit of sleuthing, we can narrow things down, and, while we may not find the specific name, we can figure out your pruning group, which is most important for proper care. Clematis Growing Guide Woody climbing vine. Shop Online: Buy clematis vine plants at Naturehills.
Related: Clematis Not Blooming? The most basic clematis group is small-flowered under 5-inches in diameter and large-flowered. If none of these quick ways work, you can still learn essential information by watching your clematis over time see tips listed below. These late-flowering clematis are best pruned back hard in February each year to the lowest pair of buds. Some mid- to late summer flowering clematis may be pruned by combining method 2 and 3, to retain a basic framework while cutting other stems to the base.
This extends the flowering season. Prune herbaceous clematis such as C. If you are unsure or forget which group your clematis fall into, observe the flowering time on your plant and use the following simple guide;.
Powdery mildew is very common on clematis and clematis wilt is also sometimes seend. Occasionally clematis produce green petals or flowers. Pests to watch for include vine weevil , slugs , snails , aphid , capsid bug and earwigs. Join the RHS today and get 12 months for the price of 9.
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