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12 best clematis varieties
Description of the best varieties of clematis - according to gardeners
Author: Natalya Baskova
Clematis - flowering perennial climbing plants for pergolas, arches and arbors. Rarely, creeping ground covers occur, giving abundant blooms with horizontal growth. We present you the description and photos of the best varieties of clematis - according to experienced gardeners. Clematis require pruning to regulate growth and intense flowering. Sanitary pruning spend the entire season, removing dry and diseased shoots. Autumn pruning before the shelter for the winter has differences for different varieties depending on the nature of the bookmark flower buds. According to the pruning method, 3 groups of clematis are distinguished.
Clematis I trimming group
Blossom on two-year shoots. Grown without autumn pruning and without bending down, showing high winter hardiness. In the group of varieties of Alpine, krupnolepestnogo and Siberian clematis. In private ornamental horticulture, the genus Atragen is most popular, giving low-growing vines. Varieties of this genus are united in a group of princes. They are characterized by abundant early spring flowering and moderate - in August. These varieties of clematis are not sick of wilt and are considered the most enduring and unpretentious.
Clematis II Pruning Group
They bloom in one-year and two-year increments twice per season. During the growing season, they pinch three times to stimulate lateral branching: at a height of 20–30 cm, 50–70 cm and 100–150 cm. Pruning is carried out 2 times: after the 1st flowering, removing the flowering shoots, and in the fall before shelter, cutting strong shoots this year on ⅓. Shoots removed from the support and cover. In regions with a harsh climate, shoots are not left in the winter, resulting in only one late summer bloom.
Clematis III trimming group
They bloom on the shoots of the current year: from the middle to the end of summer. Before shelter, such clematis are strongly cut, leaving 2 - 3 internodes, or 15 - 20 cm.
Rating of the best varieties of clematis
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| The best varieties of clematis I trimming group | 1 | Cecile | 9.9 / 10 | 850 |
| 2 | Markham's Pink | 9.9 / 10 | 500 | |
| 3 | White swan | 9.8 / 10 | 250 | |
| 4 | Purple dream | 9.8 / 10 | 850 | |
| 5 | Maidwell hall | 9.8 / 10 | 500 | |
| The best clematis II group pruning | 1 | Nelly moser | 9.8 / 10 | 500 |
| 2 | Hope | 9.8 / 10 | 350 | |
| 3 | The president | 9.8 / 10 | 300 | |
| 4 | Sunset | 9.8 / 10 | 850 | |
| The best varieties of clematis III group pruning | 1 | Jackmanii | 9.9 / 10 | 500 |
| 2 | Niobe | 9.9 / 10 | 850 | |
| 3 | Ville de lyon | 9.8 / 10 | 250 | |
| 4 | Purpurea Plena Elegans | 9.7 / 10 | 280 |
The best varieties of clematis I trimming group
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Cecile
850 (sapling in container)
English small-flowered clematis of early flowering. Shoots grow from 2.5 to 3 meters long. Semi-double, drooping flowers fully disclosed. They have a complex color: from the outside blue-violet, and blue inside. The diameter of the flowers is 3–5 cm. After abundant flowering in early spring (April – May), there is a single summer, which, together with pubescent stems, creates a stunning effect. It has a high frost resistance and is suitable for growing even in the 3 zone. Delivers partial shade.
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 9.9 / 10
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Good clematis with beautiful flowering for a “lazy” garden - minimum care requirements. |
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Markham's Pink
500 (root in a package with peat)
Small-flowered Clematis with very early flowering. Creepers increases the length of 2 - 3 meters, so it is ideal for decorating the fence and hedge. Horizontal cultivation is allowed without support, as a ground cover form. The flowers are pale pink semi-double “bells” with a diameter of 5 to 8 cm. They thickly cover the bush in May - June, depending on the growing region. After flowering vines decorate decorative boxes-fruit.It tolerates shading, high frost resistance expands the growing area of this clematis from the Moscow region to the Urals and Kamchatka. Main advantages:
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 9.9 / 10
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An excellent grade for the initial stage of acquaintance with clematis. It can be purchased at any garden store. |
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White swan
250 (peat root, pre-order)
Typical representative of princes. Flowers semi-double, bell-shaped, with a diameter of 5 - 8 cm, white with greenish stamens. Dates repeated single bloom. Shows increased winter hardiness (zone 3), in care and simplicity does not differ from other varieties of the group.
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 9.8 / 10
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Rare color, especially in the first group. It is well combined with other varieties of clematis. |
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Purple dream
850 (sapling with ZKS)
New large-flowered clematis variety of Polish selection. Gives shoots with a length of 2 - 2.5 meters, in the southern regions - up to 3 - 4 meters. Horizontal cultivation without support is allowed. The flowers are terry, bright pink with outer petals of purple tint and internal - pale pink, 10 - 12 cm in diameter, with a delicate aroma of grapefruit. Abundant bloom in May, single at the end of summer. The flowers of the second wave of flowering on the annual growth are also terry. Large leaves with jagged edges are highly decorative. Actively grown in the gardens of the Moscow region and the middle band.
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 9.8 / 10
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Perfectly winters in the conditions of the Moscow region without shelter and bending down. Without much care and attention every year pleases spectacular flowering. |
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Maidwell hall
500 (root in a package with peat)
An old, but not losing, small-flowered variety of large-clap clematis. Shoots 2 - 2.5 meters long. It can be grown as a groundcover in compositions with conifers and early stripping vines. Sky-blue with a lilac shade semi-double flowers with a diameter of 4 - 5 cm bloom in April - June. Single bloom is observed throughout the summer on young shoots. At the end of the summer and in the fall, additional decorative fruit heads give additional decoration. It tolerates shading. Low growth allows you to land in tubs on terraces and balconies. You can also form on the pergolas and along the walls of buildings. By frost resistance, it belongs to zone 4 and can be successfully grown in the Moscow region and the Central zone. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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This is my favorite of the princes. It blooms on average for about a month with this cloud. |
The best clematis II group pruning
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Nelly moser
500 (rhizome in a package with peat)
Large-flowered clematis of early flowering. Gives powerful shoots up to 3 meters long. The flowers are simple, 12 - 17 cm in diameter. Pale lilac petals with brightly colored prominent longitudinal stripe in the center. Anthers are dark purple. Preferred planting in the penumbra, where the original coloring of the flowers.
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 9.8 / 10
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The brightness and attractiveness of the flowers is revealed only in partial shade. |
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Hope
350 (sapling with ZKS)
Old large-flowered variety. Creepers grow to a length of 2 - 2.5 meters. In regions with severe winters formed by group III. Flowers in diameter from 15 to 20 cm, pale pink with a red-crimson stripe in the center of the petals and yellow anthers. The first bloom in May, repeated - in July - August.It is considered one of the most unpretentious and well wintering clematis in its group.
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 9.8 / 10
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In the Moscow region, this clematis grows and blooms annually without problems and unnecessary trouble. |
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The president
300 (ZKS, on pre-order)
Bright large-flowered clematis variety of old selection. Shows restrained growth, shoots 2-2.5 meters long. Flowers with a diameter of 12 - 17 cm, have rich purple petals and red-brown anthers. Blossoms, like all representatives of group II, twice per season. In the first flowering flowers can be semi-double, and in the second - simple. It has an average frost resistance. In the Moscow region under shelter winters well. If the old shoots are not covered, but pruning in group III, then the flowering on the shoots of the current year will be slightly delayed and will be quite massive.
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 9.8 / 10
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For all the years of cultivation, this clematis demonstrates high winter hardiness: under a good shelter, two-year shoots are preserved and give early abundant flowering. |
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Sunset
850 (in a 2 l container)
Continuing our ranking of the best varieties of clematis modern large-flowered hybrid from the United States. It gives powerful shoots 2.5 - 3 meters long and requires strong support. Only for vertical gardening. Branches moderately, keeping compactness. Flowers with a diameter of 10 - 12 to 15 - 17 cm, simple. The petals are velvet, in the middle are bright red, and on the edges with a lilac shade. Coloring in red tones contrasts with yellow anthers. Flowers remain bright and do not fade under the sun. It blooms twice: in May - June and in August - September. But there is no clear break between the waves - the bushes are always in bloom. Recommended for cultivation in zone 4, but in the suburbs may freeze slightly. Pruning in group 3 is not suitable, since the flowers on the young growth are rare and only on the tops.
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 9.8 / 10
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In the middle zone it is difficult to maintain two-year shoots, in which the first early and abundant flowering occurs. I grow as an ampelous plant for a terrace. |
The best varieties of clematis III group pruning
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Jackmanii
500 (rhizome in a package with peat)
Next in our ranking is the favorite newbies and gurus English clematis variety. Gives powerful shoots 3 - 4 meters long. The flowers are dark purple with a bluish tinge, with a diameter of 10 - 12 cm. Anthers are green. Differs in excellent immunity, endurance and high frost resistance. High growth rates contribute to early flowering in comparison with other members of the group. It is recommended on the forums as the most hassle-free and hardy clematis.
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 9.9 / 10
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I recommend it to everyone. Good winters and always strewn with flowers. |
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Niobe
850 (sapling, ZKS)
Compact world-recognized Polish variety Shoots grow only 1.5 - 2 meters. The flowers are black-red with yellow anthers, velvety, with a diameter of 15 to 17 cm. In the southern regions can be grown for group II pruning. On last year's shoots bloom in late June, the flowers decorate the bush until the cold. Disease resistance is high, but under adverse conditions it can be affected by wilt. It tolerates weak shading. Compactness and restrained growth allow you to grow clematis in containers to decorate a balcony or terrace.
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 9.9 / 10
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Excellent velvet color.In the Moscow region, Clematis Niobe feels good, but blooms more abundant in warmer areas. |
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Ville de lyon
250 (in a small pot)
French multicolor clematis. Creepers grow 3–4 meters long, quickly braiding support. Flowers with a diameter of 10 to 15 cm, simple. Petals are wide, overlapping, bright crimson. Anthers are sunny yellow. It shows high resistance to diseases, prone to nematode damage. This clematis is very popular in the Moscow and Volgograd regions and has earned many good reviews on the forums. Grown throughout the middle lane.
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 9.8 / 10
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Reliable, unpretentious and blooming clematis variety. It is possible even for beginners. |
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Purpurea Plena Elegans
280 (rhizome in a package with peat)
Unusual hybrid, derived in France. Creepers length up to 3.5 meters, the growth is fast. Terry flowers, with a diameter of 6 - 7 cm, purple color, without anthers. The small size of the flowers is compensated by the abundance and duration of flowering. Small leaves give elegance. Active growth is used in gardening arbors and arches. Gardeners note special resistance to adverse weather conditions and pathogens. In conditions of the Middle band, this clematis is better to be located in sunny areas without shading.
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 9.7 / 10
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The leaves are small and rare, which makes the bush bald, but during the flowering period it is thickly covered with pretty fluffy flowers. |
In 1 - 2 year of life, all varieties of clematis are severely pruned. (before the first kidney) to stimulate active growth and awakening the “sleeping” kidneys. If, when purchasing a sapling of a new variety, you forgot to clarify its group of pruning - just watch the plant: when it blooms, where it lays flower buds, how early the growing season begins and what growth rates it shows. This information will be sufficient to determine the correct method of pruning by the third year.
In the agricultural technology of growing clematis there is another type of pruning - rejuvenatingwhich is carried out for princes, completely cutting out old shoots every 3 to 4 years.
There are a lot of varieties and hybrids of clematis. You can pick up interesting combinations of shades and make compositions with other ornamental plants. When planting several varieties nearby, one must take into account their growth power and the degree of branching so that some do not drown others. The price of seedlings depends little on the variety (increased only on new items), and is determined by the state of the root system and the type of planting material: rhizome in a bag with peat or a seedling in a container. At the same time, in some stores, a sapling can be twice as expensive as rhizomes.
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Updated: 08.11.2018
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