A gardener first encountered clematis through the Jackmanii variety and its striking purple blooms that reached five inches ...

Gardeners should also be patient. Clematis often have limited above-ground growth during the first year or two after planting ...

This newer clematis variety blooms all summer long, providing pretty pink flowers that add visual interest to trees or shrubs ...

Clematis flowers are particularly eye-catching with their open tapered petals – but to ensure even more impressive blooms next year gardening expert Monty Don recommends this one tip. Originating in ...

If you’re looking for a colourful climber or creeper for cooler climates, look no further than the Clematis. These pretty perennials are just perfect for adding an outrageous pop of colour in the ...

If you’d like to enjoy the spectacular blooms of Clematis, you need to understand two key points. First, Clematis needs lots of sun but wants cool, rich, moist soil to grow in. Second, Clematis vines ...

There's a clematis for every season and every colour scheme, and plenty of options for displaying the beautiful flowers. Whether you train your plant to climb over a pergola or trellis, through a tree ...

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Clematis are fabulous plants for providing vertical colour on walls, fences, ornamental obelisks and through the branches of trees and shrubs. For the best display you'll need to know when to prune.