Clematis and its varieties

Clematis (Clematis) is considered the most widespread and beloved climbing ornamental flowering plant. It can be seen in almost every garden. A huge variety of varieties, a chic appearance give the plant a special popularity. In this article, we'll talk about the most beloved and well-known varieties of clematis among flower growers.

Description

Another name for clematis is Lomonos. This is a huge group of climbing perennials, which, in turn, have an incredible number of varieties and subspecies. But not all varieties are so wildly popular, because of their growth, exactingness and appearance. They are widely used for the cultivation and decoration of approximately 300 subspecies. They are used for:

- in the form of covering plants,

- growing in open space in gardens and personal plots,

- decoration of terraces, gazebos, balconies,

- hide defects and unsightly walls of various structures.

Further in the article, we will describe the varieties of clematis, from which numerous varieties are formed, without which a beautiful and spectacular garden cannot be imagined. Varieties with large-sized flowers, the flowering period of which begins in May, have won special love and popularity. But botanical varieties are rather less widespread. Most of them give color at the moment when the hybrid varieties form breaks in flowering and development.

Due to the different flowering periods, you can make a composition of these plants that allows you to admire their spring appearance from April to October. Although, choosing certain clematis for growing in your garden is a rather difficult task, given the huge variety of varieties. We advise you to first decide on the size of the flowers and the period of their flowering.

The pruning procedure for those varieties that give color in the spring is done after flowering, in June. Summer varieties undergo this procedure in September, and autumn varieties should be pruned in the spring.

Although there are a colossal number of varieties of clematis, they are completely diverse, but they have one similar feature: the roots in the shade, the ground part in the sun, and a regular pruning procedure.

Varieties

There are a number of classifications of clematis, these are:

1) According to the Royal Horticultural Society:

- Large-flowered

- Small-flowered

2) According to Dr. Howells John:

- With an early flowering period

- With a late flowering period

3) According to Beskaravaynaya: large-flowered curly, large-flowered shrubs, small-flowered and medium-flowered.

4) By belonging to the group of trimming procedures: not requiring this procedure, with not strong pruning (second group), with strong pruning (third group).

In principle, it does not make much sense to understand these classifications at all. Therefore, we will analyze the more popular and well-known types of this culture. In a simplified form, clematis are subdivided into: large-flowered (shrubby and curly), medium-sized, and small-flowered varieties.

Large-flowered varieties

This group of clematis is considered the most common, beautiful and at the same time demanding, which includes varieties with a diameter of their flowers from 15 to 25 centimeters. Often, flowering of these varieties occurs on the branches of the last year, at the end of May and the first half of June. After that, they repeat their flowering, but on new shoots. It is a pity to realize this, but these varieties of clematis have a low level of tolerance to cold and dry periods.Therefore, for the winter season, they must be insulated without fail.

Large-flowered varieties of clematis are rightfully considered the most chic and beautiful. After all, they not only have bright and large flowers, but also a fairly long and lush flowering period. At the moment, there are many such subspecies, in addition, their number is growing at a rapid pace, and they all appear in a new and unusual color scheme.

Flowers of these varieties exist semi-double, terry, simple, and can also have almost all shades, except for green and black. They can even be striped and two-tone. The difference between such subspecies is that they have a different growth rate, requirements for growing and care, and also the duration of the flowering period. There are varieties with an early flowering period and a late flowering period.

Consider the classification by flowering period:

1) Early. The flowering period begins from the beginning of the second half of May on the stems of the last year, and flowering often occurs twice, but the second time already on new shoots. The flowers have a diameter of 15 to 25 centimeters, and the growth is about three meters.

- Cream or white:

Guernsey Cream. Initially, the flowers of this subspecies have a pale yellow color with a strip of greenish tint, and then they become pure white, with a diameter of up to 15 centimeters. The flowering stage occurs in the months from May to July, and is repeated in August. The plant itself is of short stature and requires low pruning. They are often grown in separate containers.

Mrs. George Jackman. The flowers are white in color, with a diameter of 10 centimeters. The flowering period lasts from June to August. The plant grows up to two meters and requires strong pruning. Can feel great next to natural supports.

Ballerina. The flowers have a snow-white shade and reach a diameter of 15 centimeters. The flowering period is from May to September. The plant itself grows up to three meters. Distributed for growing in the suburbs.

- Red:

Niobe. The variety has an abundant flowering of a dark red hue, which looks great against the background of dense and dense, green foliage. The diameter of the flowers reaches 14 centimeters on average. The flowering period occurs twice. The first time clematis of this variety blooms in June, the second time in August-September. The size of the shrub itself can be up to one and a half meters.

Hope. The shade of the flowers is burgundy. They have a diameter of 14 centimeters and are star-shaped. The flowering period is from May to June. The size of this clematis is up to three meters. Often grown in the suburbs.

Rouge Cardinal. Large flowers have a rich red color and a diameter of up to 10 centimeters. In the sun, it can change its shade to dull scarlet. The flowering period occurs in May-September. This plant requires a lot of pruning.

Westerplatte. The flowers are endowed with a rich red hue, velvety structure and a strip in the middle of the petals. These flowers reach 15 centimeters in diameter. The first flowering period occurs in June, and the second in August-September. The variety has a moderate growth rate and can grow up to two meters in size. It can grow well near natural supports.

- Pink:

Dr. Ruppel. The flowers are quite large in size, reaching 15 centimeters in diameter, and also have a red-pink color. A sufficiently strong and hot sun can cause not only fading of flowers, but also their wilting. The first time clematis gives color in the month of May, and the second time in August-September. In the spring, the plant requires sanitary pruning.

Kakio. The flowers have a dark pink tint with a stripe in the middle of a light color and golden stamens. The flower reaches 10 centimeters in diameter. The flowering period continues throughout the summer season.This clematis has a fairly compact size and looks great in small gardens.

Nikolay Rubtsov. The color of the petals is lilac. Flowers reach 17 centimeters in diameter. The flowering period lasts from May to August. The variety is ideal for growing in the Moscow region. Endowed with a size of 2.5 meters.

Clematis tudor. Quite unusual and beautiful flowers with a star-shaped shape and pale pink color with a stripe in the middle of a purple hue. The flowering period is quite long - from May to August. The shrub itself of this variety reaches one and a half meters in height.

Piilu. The flowers are pink-lavender. They bloom for the first time in June with double flowers, and for the second time in August with simple flowers, the diameter of which reaches 12 centimeters. This type of shrub is compact in size, so it is great for growing in small gardens.

Innocent Bluesh. Flowers of this variety have a light pink hue and semi-double structure, their diameter reaches 18 centimeters. The first flowering of this plant is in May, the second in August. The bush itself can grow up to three meters.

Kaiser. The flowers of this variety from Japan have a dark pink color and double structure, reaching 15 centimeters in diameter. The flowering period is from May to June. This variety is endowed with good frost resistance and, moreover, this variety is rather uncaring.

Clematis acao. The flowers of this variety have an interesting two-tone color, a deep pink main color, a light strip runs in the center, and a brighter shade at the edges. The diameter of these flowers reaches 15 centimeters. The plant blooms twice: the first time in May-June, the second time in July and until September. The shrub grows up to three meters.

- Blue:

Dimond Bol. The petals of this flower are symmetrical and have a white or blue tint. The flowers reach 12 centimeters in diameter. Flowering occurs twice per season: the first in June-July, the second in August. The plant itself grows up to two meters.

Fujimusuma. Japan is considered the homeland of this variety. The flowers are quite bright and rich, bluish-azure color and yellow anthers, the diameter of these flowers reaches 10 centimeters. The flowering period continues throughout the summer season. This variety is very popular due to its beauty.

- Purple:

The president. Curly clematis, possessing high decorative qualities, with large-sized flowers and lush flowering. The subspecies has a fairly rapid growth rate, reaching a length of 2.5 meters. The flowers are endowed with a deep purple color with a line down the center. The diameter of each flower can be up to 17 centimeters. The plant of this subspecies is considered one of the earliest flowering varieties with fast growth. The flowering stage occurs twice: the first in the month of May, the second in August-September.

2) Late varieties. These varieties begin to bloom in the second half of June on new shoots, often bloom twice a season, the second time begins in late August-September. Flowers have a diameter of 13 to 20 centimeters, and the growth of stems is about 3-3.5 meters.

- Creamy or white:

John Huxtable. Quite interesting flowers with snow-white color and bright yellow stamens and up to 10 centimeters in diameter. The flowering period occurs from July to September. The shrub has three meters and thrives on natural supports.

Khaldin. The height of this plant can reach five meters. The flowers are whitish-pearl in color and yellow in the center. Prefers to grow in sufficiently lighted and sunny areas. The flowers reach a diameter of 10 centimeters. The flowering period is June-September. This shrub requires a colossal pruning procedure in the first year at the very beginning of the spring period.

- Red:

Mazovshe.Whole-leaf representative from Poland. First appeared in 2006. The flowers are quite large, reaching a diameter of up to 20 centimeters and have a burgundy color. The flowering period occurs from June to September. The variety has a fairly fast growth, about 3-3.5 meters. Likes to grow in well-lit or lightly shaded places. Can be grown in many soils, but still prefers fertile, moist soils with neutral to slightly acidic levels of acidity. Looks great in group planting with perennials, as well as in gazebos. It is a fairly hardy variety to frost.

Ernest Markham. The flowers of this subspecies are quite large in size and rich in red color. The flowering period is July-October. It prefers to grow in well-lit areas.

- Pink:

Hagley hybrid. The shrub is three meters in height and requires strong pruning in the early spring. The flowers reach 13 centimeters in diameter and are light pink in color with brown anthers with a chocolate tint. The flowering stage continues from the beginning of the summer season until September.

Comtess De Boucher... The height of this plant can reach 4 meters. The flowers have a pale pink color and anthers of a rich yellow hue. The diameter of each flower reaches 14 centimeters. The flowering period lasts from June to September.

- Blue:

Blue angel. The height of the plant can be up to three meters. The flowering period lasts from June to August and blooms with flowers of a pale blue shade with jagged edges of white color. Flowers reach a diameter of 13 centimeters.

Anastasia Anisimova. The flowers have a pale blue color and a diameter of up to 13 centimeters. The flowering period occurs from July to October. The height of this plant can reach 2.5 meters. This subspecies can be grown in the regions of Siberia.

Ascotiansis. The flowers are blue in color, consisting of 4-6 sepals with a corrugated surface. The flowers reach 15 centimeters in diameter. The flowering period is from July to September. The height of this plant is about three meters.

Ramona. The shrub height reaches three meters. The flowering period is June-August. The flowers are blue in color and the stamens of a purple tint. The diameter of these flowers reaches 12 centimeters. The subspecies grows well in illuminated and hot areas.

- Purple:

Etoile Violett. Strongly growing clematis, reaching 4 meters. The flowering period lasts from June to September with purple dark flowers, 12 centimeters in diameter. The variety is ideal for growing in the Leningrad region.

Clematis Viola. The bush of this variety has a height of three meters. The flowering period lasts from June to August. The flowers have a dark purple color and velvety structure, are located on long peduncles, and there are also stamens of a greenish-yellow hue and a diameter of 15 centimeters.

Jackmania. The height of the bush is up to two meters. The flowering period occurs from June to September. The flowers are endowed with a dark blue-violet color and anthers of a creamy greenish hue and a diameter of 15 centimeters.

Gypsy Queen. A vigorous clematis that has a flowering period from June to September. The flowers of this variety are purple-purple in color and up to 12 centimeters in diameter. In shaded areas of growth, flowering is observed weaker.

Victoria. The height of this plant reaches three meters. It is considered a fairly persistent variety. Its flowering period is from July to September. The flowers have a purple color and anthers of a yellow-green hue, reaching a diameter of 12 centimeters.

Now consider the large-flowered bush and curly varieties:

1) Zhakmana group of varieties, as well as its hybrids. Plants of this group have large flowers, about 10 centimeters in diameter, and various colors (white, blue, pink, carmine, purple).Often the sepals are slightly striped, or have veins and a small downy. They reach a height of three meters. They do not have strong resistance to frost and for the winter period it is also required to huddle them like a rose. The choice of the place of growth of these clematis should fall on those places that are protected from drafts, with sufficiently fertile soil, a little limestone and humus.

2) Clematis whole leaf... The height of these plants is observed up to two meters. The flowers of these clematis are quite delicate. They are considered perennials. These plant stems need reliable support. The color is given late. For these varieties, strong pruning is needed, as well as the implementation of some rules of care. These clematis are characterized by rather hardy varieties to cold and dry periods. These varieties include: Zoin, Hakure, Arabella, Olga, Hanadzhima, Heather Herschell, memory of the Heart, Henderson.

3) Purple (Italian) clematis Viticella... Vigorous enough varieties, in which stems can grow up to 5 meters in length. They are distinguished by a high level of frost resistance and not capricious care. The flowers are bell-shaped, purple in color and quite large in size. The color is given by these clematis on new shoots, although in the summer, even in the autumn. Sufficiently demanding varieties for good lighting and are required in strong pruning. The varieties of this group are quite demanding on the type and composition of the soil. Grows well and looks alongside mesh fences. This group includes varieties: Clematis avant-garde, Betty Corning, Alba Luxurians, Emilia Plater, Elf, Justa, Etoile Violetta, Oberek, Madame Julia Correvon, Polonaise, Prince Charles.

4) Mid-flowered and small-flowered varieties

- Tangut Clematis. The main form is endowed with yellow color and slightly hanging flowers, reaching a diameter of about 5 centimeters and having a bell-shaped shape. At night they have the peculiarity of being closed. The flowering period occurs from June to August. Then the clematis is covered with fruit fruits, rather silky and fluffy, which play a decorating role in the winter period of this plant. There are also chic forms with large flowers. A distinctive feature of the varieties of this group is considered to be a good level of frost tolerance and unpretentiousness in cultivation. Often used as a ground cover plant. Also, the varieties of this group have a fairly fast growth rate and undemandingness. Some of these subspecies are:

- Aureolin. This plant has a consistently strong growth rate, it grows up to three meters in height. The flowers are bell-shaped and have a bright yellow color. They are elongated and can be four centimeters long, while sharp at the edges. The flowering period is observed from June to August. This clematis is considered to be quite hardy to cold and dry periods, and also rather uncaptious. Feels great, growing on humus, fertile, sufficiently drained and moist soils, the acidity level of which is neutral or slightly acidic. Loves having good lighting.

— Bill McKenzie... Quite a sturdy plant, which is covered during the summer season and autumn with a large number of saturated yellow flowers and having a diameter of about 7 centimeters. The petals are quite wide and dense, with sharp tips that look outward. The plant, until the spring period, retains its fluffy inflorescences and delights with their decorative qualities.

- Gold tiara. This clematis has a fairly strong growth rate. It can grow up to three meters high. The flowers are small in size, yellow in color and bell-shaped at the very beginning, and at the end of the flowering moment they fully open and have a diameter of 6 centimeters. The flowers have filament stamens of a violet-purple hue.The flowering period is quite long, from July to October, and abundant. The subspecies has good frost and drought tolerance, and yet undemanding. Likes to grow on moist, humus, fertile and sufficiently drained soils with a neutral or slightly acidic acidity level. Sufficiently lit growing areas are required for good growth and development.

- Lambton Park. It is considered the only clematis of its kind with quite decorative shoots and bright yellow flowers.

- Anita. The subspecies has a strong growth rate, as well as lush and abundant flowering. They are actively used to hide the unsightly appearance of walls and various structural defects, as well as to quickly cover various supports. The flowers are small in size and snow-white in color, and with yellow stamens. The flowering period lasts from July to September. The plant can grow up to 4 meters in height. It grows well in a fairly permeable soil, as well as a fairly lit place.

- Texas Clematis. This group includes perennial semi-shrubs with a woody base, from which new stems grow every year, and the old ones freeze out in winter. Flowering occurs on new shoots from June to August. The flowers have a rather interesting shape, similar to tulips. Plants of this type are required in strong pruning, endowed with a high level of frost tolerance, but still they should be insulated for the winter season. This group includes varieties such as the Duchess of Albany, Gravity Beauty, Princess Diana.

- Vitalba (Grape-leaved Clematis). It has a fairly strong growth rate, the stems can grow up to 10 meters. The flowers of these plants are small in size, most often of a pure white shade or creamy white. Another quality that these plants have is a high level of cold tolerance. Also, these varieties do not require a special soil composition, although they still prefer limestone. Flowers of these subspecies are collected in large panicles that grow from the corners of the foliage. The flowering period lasts from July to September and is quite abundant. This group is considered the only one whose varieties in Russia can grow wild. These clematis varieties are fairly easy to grow. In Russia, representatives of this group of clematis can be found growing on the edges of forests that are sufficiently lit. The shoots of these plants in the very late autumn act as a decor, thanks to their fluffy appearance and silvery-white hue. These plants also endure the dry period quite persistently. These varieties are actively used for growing near unsightly or defective walls of various buildings. They also look great in naturalistic compositions, they are used for planting in gardens with an English style. This group includes such a variety as Paul Farges.

- The prince. The flowers have a semi-double or double structure and are bell-shaped. Flowering occurs on the shoots of last year in the spring, and then they can give color a second time already in the summer season. It is distinguished by its frost resistance and is not required in a monkey. This group includes: Cecile, Lemon Bells, Columella, Francis Reeves, Jenny, Markham Pink, Willie, Riga, Maidwell Hall.

- Large-petaled Clematis. Able to reach a height of 4 meters. It has a fairly early flowering period, around the end of April-first half of May. Flowers reach a diameter of 7 centimeters on average and are endowed with a lavender or blue tint. In the form of decorative external data, the fruits that are on the plant until the autumn season appear, they are fluffy and somewhat refined. These plants grow well in places with light partial shade, as well as with permeable and moist soil. Here are some of the varieties pertaining to this:

- Blue bird.A profusely flowering subspecies with bright blue flowers and a semi-double structure.

- Markham Pink. The flowers are endowed with a semi-double structure and a dark pink color, as well as a much lighter shade at the edges.

- White Swan. Flowers with pure white color and semi-double structure. From this group, this is the latest variety at the beginning of flowering.

- Montana (Mountain Clematis). It has a strong growth rate, its stems can grow up to five meters. Flowering begins early enough, around May-June, and is very abundant on the shoots of the last year. The flowers are snow-white or pink in color and are located on rather long shoots. These flowers are also small to medium in size, about 4-10 centimeters in diameter. Average level of frost resistance. This plant develops in early spring, which is why it can freeze sometimes. It is recommended to grow in warmer regions, with less severe winters. These include varieties:

- Frida. This clematis is distinguished by its highly decorative flowers of a purple-pink hue, along the edges of which they have a much darker color, and in the center of the flower there are yellow stamens. The leaves are also different: a greenish-purple hue. Clematis can be up to 6 meters high.

- Pink Perfection. The flowers of this subspecies have a vanilla sweetish aroma and a pale pink color. The flowering period is from May to the beginning of the summer season. The leaves are brown in color, which goes well with its flowers.

- Maylin. It is distinguished by its rather strong growth rate and abundant flowering, which occurs in May-June. The flowers are endowed with a light pink color and a diameter of up to 7 centimeters, as well as wavy places on the petals and a light vanilla scent. The foliage has a greenish brown hue, which in turn looks great too. Not suitable for growing in areas with a harsh winter period, as it may freeze. Therefore, it is preferable to grow in places with a more favorable climate and always in protected areas.

- Alpine. It is considered one of the shortest plants of the clematis genus, as it grows up to only one meter. Flowers have a diameter of up to three centimeters and their shape resembles a bell, which hang down very gracefully. Flowers grow on rather long shoots and have a pale purple color. This species prefers to grow on limestone soil and wet, does not like too sunny areas. Has fairly good frost resistance. The flowering period begins earlier than other types of clematis, around April-May, sometimes it can repeat its flowering in the middle of the summer season. This clematis perfectly acts as an ornamental crop in the garden in the autumn, thanks to its silvery fruit heads and fluffy ones. This group includes the following varieties:

- Bettina. The flowers have a wonderful burgundy hue.

- Frances Rivis. The flowers are quite large, up to about 8 centimeters in diameter, endowed with a purple color and a snow-white tint in the center.

- Pamela Jackman. The flowers are elongated and dark blue in color.

- Ruby. Beautiful flowers, endowed with a pink-purple hue. Growing in sufficiently lit places, the color of the flowers becomes even brighter. The flowering period occurs twice.

- Willie. The flowering period for this variety occurs twice a season, with flowers of a dark pink hue and the brightest color around the edges.

- Eastern. This plant can reach a height of 6 meters. Its flowers, hanging down, have a diameter of about 6 centimeters and are painted in an orange-yellow color, their shape looks outwardly like lanterns. The flowering period occurs at the end of the summer season and lasts until October.And in the second half of August and the first half of September, the plant also pleases us with its beautiful fluffy and decorative fruits. This species can tolerate a dry period and severe cold quite easily. Not required in the trimming procedure. It is actively used in growing near walls, fences, gates and gates. This type includes varieties:

- Bill Mackenzie. The owner of rather large flowers, the average diameter of which is 6 centimeters, as well as a yellow color and a rather strong aroma.

- Orange peel. The flowers are endowed with a rich orange color and anthers in the center of a brownish tint. The foliage of the plant is blue-green.

Conclusion

Clematis is a beautiful ornamental climbing culture, reaching a fairly long length and climbing high enough on supports. It is very important to choose a strong and sturdy support for such a plant, which can be either made by hand or used as their natural elements, such as trees and shrubs. The growth of these plants is quite intense. Its abundant flowering with delightful flowers will delight you for a very long time. This plant is perfect for shelter from prying eyes, as well as for hiding the defects of various and unsightly walls and structures. Experienced gardeners advise planting several varieties of different shades and flowering times at once, so that the compositions come out much more spectacular and beautiful.