Clematis vines are some of the most popular flowering plants that are grown by home gardeners. This genus is one of several within the buttercup or Ranunculaceae family.
Over 300 species and endurable hybrids have been cultivated since 1862 when genus was first popularized.
There are three major groups within this genus that include deciduous and woody varieties, as well as evergreen herbaceous examples – and a plethora of colors and blossom shapes.
Successfully growing and caring for your own clematis vines can be quite easy. Use our guides down below to learn how to grow and care for these beautiful flowering vines.
Evergreen clematis are species that keep their green leaves through the cold months. These woody, climbing vines produce masses of fragrant, white or cream-colored flowers in winter or early spring, ideal for trellises, arbors, and pergolas in mild climates. Learn how to grow evergreen clematis in this guide. Read more.
Clematis vines add long-lasting beauty to the garden from spring to fall. But not all varieties can survive freezing temperatures and some require a bit of protection to make it through cold snaps and hard frosts. Discover how to provide winter care for the different types of clematis in this guide. Read more now.
Clematis are beautiful, showy vines with pretty flowers in bold colors. Easy to cultivate, they flower in spring, summer, or fall, depending on the type – and each type has specific pruning requirements for the most floriferous displays. Learn how to prune clematis for strong, healthy vines with copious flowers. Read more.
Dramatic, hardy, long-blooming, and low-maintenance – the flowering clematis vine is a popular choice for container planting, often selected to beautify a plain mailbox, hide an ugly fence, or attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the patio. Learn how easy it is to add a potted clematis to your yard. Read more now.
Clematis vines are loved for their spectacular floral displays and give the most impressive show when trained to grow up pergolas, poles, or trees. But they can’t grow upright without a supportive trellis, and it needs to be the right size for the leaf stems to grasp onto. Learn how to train clematis to grow vertically.
Looking for a tough, reliable vine to survive your cold winters? One that puts on a gorgeous display of flowers in spring and summer, and that can handle the rigors of sub-zero temperatures and drying, frigid winds? Discover 37 of the best cold hardy clematis varieties for Zones 3 and 4 in this guide. Read more now.
Clematis are stunning vines in a huge variety of flower colors, sizes, bloom times, and growth habits in both evergreen and deciduous varieties. And when you know what group they belong to, they’re easily grown with an abundance of flowers. Learn the different types of clematis and how to identify your vines here.
If you want to add some reliable fall color to your landscape, look no further than clematis varieties that bloom in autumn. These vines are at their most dramatic when all the other summer-blooming species are reaching the end of their performance. Learn about 21 of the best fall-blooming clematis varieties in this guide.
If you need a perennial that gives long-lasting, reliable color during the hot months, summer flowering clematis is a great choice. Terrific for vertical interest, as a ground cover, or weaving through trees and shrubs, these hardy vines are easy to care for and maintain. Discover 25 of the best varieties for your garden.
Reliable perennials with masses of pretty and sometimes fragrant flowers, Group 1 clematis are deciduous or evergreen and bloom from winter to mid-spring. Depending on the variety, these easy-care vines tower on trellises or scramble down slopes and require no pruning. Here are 13 of the best spring-flowering clematis.
The whole point of growing clematis vines is to enjoy those marvelous, prolific flowers, but what if your vine refuses to bloom? There could be many reasons, from the age of the plant to poor pruning practices. Learn the reasons why a clematis might fail to bloom and what to do about it in this guide. Read more now.
Clematis can be long-flowering, showy plants, so it’s no wonder that they have found a place in gardens across the globe. Some bloom longer than others, and different types flower at different times during the season. Learn about how long clematis bloom and how to extend the bloom time in this guide. Read more now.
Clematis has a reputation for being hard to transplant, but it helps to understand its growth habits. Clematis needs to establish healthy roots before flowering and disturbed roots need time to recover. A vine that is shocked after moving is working on its roots. Our transplant tips will help you succeed! Read more.
Clematis are beautiful climbing vines covered with masses of flowers in the spring, summer, or fall garden, depending on the type. Fast-growing, they’re also easy to care for but need annual pruning for gorgeous floral displays. Find all the cultivation details right here, in our complete clematis growing guide.
Flowering clematis vines and shrubs are suited to cultivation in USDA Zones 4 to 9. An array of species and cultivars is available, with bloom times ranging from spring to fall. But sometimes the lush green foliage shades to yellow. Read on to discover 9 causes of clematis leaf yellowing and how to manage them.