Clematis is a plant that can be found in almost any suburban area. It is unpretentious, takes up little space, and some varieties of vines can reach a height of more than 3 m. Breeders are working on breeding new varieties, so now their diversity will surprise even the most sophisticated grower.
Clematis - the best varieties
Among the variety of varieties, it is difficult to say which are the best. Some will like early flowering with small flowers, someone wants to decorate their garden with large-flowered, autumnal species. But there are varieties that are the most frequently bought and popular among gardeners.
The combination of clematis of different varieties
Description of Clematis Ashva variety
Clematis Ashva is a stunted vine with a height of not more than 2 m.
During one growing season, about a hundred buds can appear on ashva vines. Inflorescences are large, bright and of various colors. They can be white, pink, purple or raspberry.
This is a plant that grows well and blooms luxuriantly only in good light. In the shade, all these processes slow down.
The flowers are large, bright, rounded. Each has five petals. In the middle of each of them is a contrasting vertical strip.
Flowering occurs from the beginning of summer and lasts until mid-autumn. They belong to group C, i.e. annually needs pruning.
Description of Clematis variety Nelly Moser
Clematis Nelly Moser is one of many hybrids. It was developed back in the 19th century in France.
Lianas are long, grow to 3.5 m. It is famous for the formation of a large number of shoots per season. Refers to clematis of group B, i.e. budding occurs both on new shoots and last year. But last year's buds appear earlier.
The first flowering occurs in June, the second in July. Until the end of August, flowering is especially magnificent. Sometimes flowers continue to appear later, but not by a bright carpet, but separately.
A large-flowered variety, the length of the buds is up to 17 cm, and the blossoming flowers with a diameter of 20 cm with proper care and good weather conditions. In one flower, 6-8 ellipsoid petals, sepals 9-12 cm.
The color of the inflorescences is pinkish, almost white, with a bright pink vertical stripe in the middle of each petal.
Important! Since this hybrid belongs to group B, pruning should not be cardinal. Otherwise, flowering for the next year may not occur.
Description of Clematis variety Kniazhik
Liana Knyazhik is a very close relative of clematis, so they are assigned to one of the clematis groups - the Knyazhiki. They can become a real decoration of the garden.
These are perennial vines that can live in one place for up to 15 years. Their stems are lignified, but they cling to the support due to special petioles located on the leaves.
The flowers have the shape of bells, diameters up to 10 cm. Their colors are rarely bright, often calm pinkish or lilac shades. Sometimes they are blue. The height of the vine, depending on the variety, is 2-4 m.
Prince Alpine
Description of Clematis De Busho variety
Clematis De Busho is a liana, which in nature can reach a height of 4 m, and in Central Russia, including the Moscow Region, no more than 3 m.
Variety Description:
- leaves of complex shape, consisting of five oval leaflets;
- long, up to 20 cm, peduncles;
- flower diameter - 10-15 cm;
- on one vine there are many flowers;
- the color is pink, sometimes with a lilac hue;
- blooms from July to the onset of the first frost.
Important! Plants of this variety cannot be planted in the southern areas where they can get a sunburn, as a result of which flowering will not occur at all.
Description of Clematis variety Warsaw Nike
Clematis of Warsaw Nike (Warsaw Night) is one of the brightest hybrids, bred by the Polish monk Stefan Franczak. He received more than 70 varieties of these flowers, most of which won popular popularity and were widely used among flower growers.
Variety Description:
- large-flowered hybrid, flowers up to 17 cm in diameter;
- srednerosly - the length of the vine is 2.5 m;
- trim group B or C (depending on the region of growth);
- the color of the flower at the base is bright purple, gradually brightens to the edges, becoming reddish-lilac;
- It does not differ in high frost resistance, therefore, so that it does not beat in the cold winter, you need to warm the plant thoroughly;
- differs in high immunity to fungal and infectious diseases, and also to parasites.
Interesting! This variety is a breeder dedicated to the memory of all Polish soldiers who died in the struggle for their homeland in World War II.
Description of Clematis Hegley Hybrid
Clematis Hegley Hybrid (Hagley Hybrid) bred in England in the middle of the twentieth century. Its main feature is incredibly beautiful flowers.
Grade Hagley Highbride
Description of this plant:
- slow growth, medium-sized vines, reaching only 3 m in height;
- lush flowering, begins in July and ends in the second half of September;
- flowers are large, up to 18 cm in diameter, with corrugated edges;
- coloring of pinkish-lilac color, with pearly shimmer;
- trim group C.
Important! Hegley Hybrid needs constant support, without it the decorative effect of clematis is lost.
Description of Clematis variety Westerplatte
Clematis Westerplatte is a perennial deciduous vine, characterized by an average rate of stalk growth, but eventually growing above 3 m.
A very decorative plant, which for 3-4 years forms a bright carpet of amazing large flowers and succulent green leaves. The stems are quite malleable, so they can easily grow in a given direction.
Flowers of bright pomegranate color, reaching 16 cm in diameter. Trimming group B. Very strong frost resistance. They carry even the strongest, up to -35 ° C, frosts without insulation.
Blossom in July-August. Stalks sticking out to the sides of the stalks can be carried out throughout the summer, and the second, pre-winter, pruning is done before preparation for winter (specific dates depend on the region). Shoots are cut, but not completely, leaving parts of seedlings 50-100 m.
Clematis Westerplatte
In addition to those listed, such varieties as Ballerina, Rubens, Clematis Ernest Markham, Clematis Jacquman, Clematis Tungusky and some others are also popular.
Clematis: varieties of small-flowered, white
The cultivation of small-flowered clematis is not yet common among flower growers in Russia, but is already gaining popularity.
Important! Planting and caring for these varieties is simple and affordable even for beginners.
Variety description White Cloud
Clematis White Cloud has a second, more common name - Clematis the Burning. He received it because of its roots, emitting caustic, burning juice. Avoid getting it on the mucous membranes, otherwise burning and redness may occur. However, it does not pose a strong danger, so it can be grown on their garden plots.
The main characteristics of the variety:
- outwardly similar to wild-growing varieties, for example mountain clematis or clematis yellow;
- small-flowered, flowers with a diameter of 3-4 cm;
- lush flowering, plentiful;
- 200-400 small white flowers collected in inflorescences panicles are formed on one vine;
- the smell is bright, with an almond flavor, which attracts pollinating insects;
- flowering period: from early July to early September;
- the height of the liana reaches 5 m, but there are also compact, up to 1.5 m varieties, which, if desired, can be grown on open verandas or balconies.
Variety White Cloud
Hakuree Clematis Variety Description
Hakuree Clematis is a perennial, bushy variety bred in Japan.
The height of the bush reaches 1 m. Flowering group C. Shoots are not vines (like most), therefore, do not cling to the support. Need a garter.
The flowers are small (3-4 cm in diameter), white, with a lilac center, shaped like bells. It blooms for a long time, from June to September. It has a pleasant light smell.
Clematis large-flowered white
Usually, imagining clematis, everyone immediately sees in their imagination flowers of large, bright colors. But among large-flowered species, there are also owners of white flowers, who are not inferior in beauty to their brightly blossoming counterparts.
Description of the variety Miss Bateman
Clematis Miss Bateman is one of the most popular varieties bred by the famous breeder from England Charles Knowleb in the 19th century.
The main characteristics of the plant:
- medium-lignified liana, the height of which reaches 2.5 m;
- pruning group B, which means two flowering periods, the first of which occurs in June;
- the plant is very resistant to frost and is immune to diseases and pests;
- Miss Bateman clings well to a support;
- large, up to 16 cm in diameter, flowers;
- flowers consist of 8 petals, in the middle of each of which passes a vertical greenish stripe.
Important! Flowering is very long, lasts until frost.
Description of the variety of clematis Bella (Bella)
Clematis Bella - stunted, not higher than 2 m, grade.
Its advantage is that, despite the short length of the vine, a large number of large white flowers are formed on it, with a diameter of up to 15 cm. Cutting group C.
It looks great against contrasting plants with dark leaves, tolerates winter well, frost will not beat it, it is also resistant to diseases and pests.
Description of Clematis variety Blekitny Aniol
The name of the variety Blekitny Aniol in translation from Polish means "blue angel". And most often it is called that way.
Clematis Blue Angel has the following characteristics:
- large-flowered, late-flowering plant;
- trim group C;
- tall plant, up to 4.5 m long;
- flowers up to 15 cm, with 4-6 sepals;
- the color is light lilac or bluish;
- blooms from July to the onset of the first frost.
Clematis Blekitny Aniol
Description of Clematis variety Cassiopeia (Cassiopeia)
Cassiopeia is a beautiful name for a gentle, low-growing variety. They are intended for growing not only in open ground, they are also suitable for open verandas and balconies.
Main characteristics:
- height - up to 2 m;
- flower diameter up to 18 cm;
- White color;
- high frost resistance;
- trim group A.
Terry clematis
Many flower growers love originality, including in the cultivation of clematis. And terry varieties look quite original and interesting. But novice gardeners should know that double flowers are formed on them only in the second flowering season, in the first year the flowers appear single-row. They can be given to gardeners who love variety and showiness in their flower beds.
Description of a variety of clematis Teshio (Teshio)
The flowers of clematis Teshio look a bit like dahlia flowers, they are just as beautiful and fluffy. The differences are only in size and color.
Teshio is a medium-sized variety with a height of 2.5 m. The color of the sepals is purple. It blooms from May to July. Refers to trim group B.
Important! Teshio is a photophilous variety that does not tolerate even light partial shade. It can be grown not only in open ground, but also in containers.
Description of Clematis variety Countess of Lovelace (Cantes of Lovelace)
Terry variety with medium vines, up to 3 m. It is perfectly woven around a support or mesh.
Sepals are painted in lilac, pink or bluish. Pruning group B. Flower size up to 18 cm.
The first flowering is from May to June, the second - from the end of June to September.
Variety Countess of Lovelace
Description of Clematis variety Arctic Queen (Arctic Queen)
Clematis Artik Quin - terry variety with white, large flowers. It can be grown in containers. It is best to choose a pyramidal form for a support, it will look especially impressive on it. Trimming Group B.
The main flowering is July-August.
Clematis - plants, the cultivation of which will be a real pleasure for all gardeners. They retain a place on the flower bed, not growing in width, but will become an adornment of the arbor, porch, wall of the house, fence, due to its height. Blossom brightly, for a long time, practically do not require leaving. They will decorate any personal plot.
