Clematis for the Frozen North!
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Updated 05/23/2013
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Atragene   Early Hybrids   Late Hybrids   Kivistiks  
Viticellas   Texensis   Integrifolia   Misc. species


The Atragene Group

Clematis in the Atragene Group all have several characteristics in common:
They all bloom very early, usually with the lilacs.
They all have bell shaped, nodding flowers, followed by handsome seed heads.
All are very winter hardy and extremely disease resistant.
They belong to the
"Don't Prune" group.

Blue Dancer

Blue Dancer
6 to 8 feet feet

Brunette

Brunette
8 to 10 feet

Constance

Constance
6 to 10 feet

Stolwijk Gold

Stolwijk Gold
8 to 12 feet

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The Early Large Flowered Hybrids

These are the plants that most people think of when we say, "Clematis". They bloom in late May or early June and have large, flat flowers. Some will repeat bloom in late summer. Many are prone to a fungal disease called clematis wilt. We do not sell the varieties we have found to be susceptible.

Many authorities recommend treating early large flowered hybrids as "moderate prune" clematis. However, we disagree: Please see our Pruning Primer for more information.

Asao

Asao
6 to 8 feet

Beth Currie

Beth Currie
8 to 10 feet

Bourbon

Bourbon
5 to 6 feet

corona

Corona
4 to 6 feet

Dawn

Dawn
8 to 10 feet

Elsa Spath

Elsa Spath
6 to 8 feet

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Eyer's Gift

Eyer's Gift
Up to 2 feet

Filigree

Filigree
Up to 2 feet

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Grefve Erik Ruuth

Grefve Erik Ruuth
6 to 8 feet

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Hakuba

Hakuba
6 to 8 feet

HF Young

HF Young
8 to 10 feet

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Hyde Hall

Hyde Hall
6 to 8 feet

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Ibi

Ibi
6 to 8 feet

John Paul

John Paul
8 to 10 feet

Josephine

Josephine
8 to 10 feet

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Kilian Donahue

Kilian Donahue
6 to 8 feet

Multi Blue

Multi Blue
6 to 10 feet

Niobe

Niobe
4 to 6 feet

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Pink Climador

Pink Climador
4 to 6 feet

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Sano No Mirasaki
Up to 4 feet

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Shikou

Shikou
Up to 4 feet

Silver Moon

Silver Moon
8 to 10 feet

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Star Burst

Star Burst
5 to 6 feet

Teshio

Teshio
6 to 8 feet

Vino

Vino
6 to 8 feet

Westerplatte

Westerplatte
Up to 6 feet

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The Late Flowering Hybrids

These clematis will flower starting in July. Expect a long bloom season from this group. Plants in this group are "full prune". Please see our Pruning Primer for more information. Late flowering hybrids are very winter hardy and very disease resistant. The flowers are flat and a little smaller than the early flowered hybrids. They make up for the difference in size by making lots of blooms!

Amethyst Beauty

Amethyst Beauty
6 to 8 feet

Ascotiensis

Ascotiensis
8 to 12 feet

Blue Angel

Blue Angel
10 to 12 feet

Comtesse

Comtesse de Bouchaud
6 to 8 feet

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Hagley

Hagley Hybrid
6 to 8 feet

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Jackmanii

Jackmanii
8 to 10 feet

John Huxtable

John Huxtable
8 to 10 feet

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Madame Baron-Veillard

Madame Baron-Veillard
12 to 15 feet

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Prince Charles

Prince Charles
6 to 8 feet

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perle

Perle d'Azur
10 to 15 feet

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Rhapsody

Rhapsody
8 to 10 feet

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Star of India

Star of India
9 to 12 feet

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Ville de Lyon
10 to 12 feet

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Warsaw Nike
a.k.a. Midnight Showers
6 to 8 feet

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Our shipping schedule is fully booked
for the week of May 27th. Orders received from now
through June 2nd will ship on June 3rd or 4th.

The Kivistik Collection

The Kivistik Clematis were bred by Uno and Aili Kivistik at Roogoja Farm in Estonia between 1974 and Mr. Kivistik's death in 1998. The Kivistik's goal was to breed super hardy clematis that bloom on new wood. The Kivistik clematis are all quite short, rarely over 6 feet tall, and are bred to die back to the ground each winter. Although we list these plants as "Full Prune", most years all you will have to do is remove the dead stems at ground level.

For more information, see our Kivistik Clematis page.

Huvi

Huvi
6 to 8 feet

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Ilka

Ilka
5 to 6 feet

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Piilu

Piilu
Up to 4 feet

Rahvarinne

Rahvarinne
Up to 6 feet

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reiman

Reiman
Up to 6 feet

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ruutel

Ruutel
Up to 6 feet

Viola

Viola
6 to 8 feet

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The Viticella Hybrids

There are many, many clematis varieties that trace their parentage back to C. viticella and most of them have several important characteristics in common:

They are all quite tall, usually between 8 and 12 feet.
They produce huge quantities of relatively small flowers.
Many are downward facing and at least a little bell shaped.
They are extremely disease resistant and winter hardy.
All should be
‘full pruned’; cut back to 12 to 18 inches tall in March.
They are great choices for beginners.

Betty Corning

Betty Corning
10 to 12 feet

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Etoile Violette

Etoile Violette
10 to 12 feet

huldine

Huldine
12 to 15 feet

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Madame Julia Correvon

Madame Julia Correvon
8 to 10 feet

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Pagoda

Pagoda
6 to 8 feet

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Polish Spirit

Polish Spirit
10 to 12 feet

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Walenburg

Walenburg
8 to 10 feet

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The Texensis Hybrids

Yes, these plants are native to Texas. And, yes, they ARE winter hardy here, too - we've even seen them growing in Newfoundland! Flowers are upward facing, usually tulip-shaped and quite small. Full prune them in March. Give them a light, even gravelly, soil and full sun. Wilt resistant, although some varieties may be prone to mildew.

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Duchess of Albany
8 to 12 feet

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etoile rose

Etoile Rose
8 to 10 feet

Sir Trevor Lawrence

Sir Trevor Lawrence
6 to 8 feet

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The Integrifolia Hybrids

C. integrifolia and its hybrids are non-climbing clematis; they will sprawl unless provided with support. Most grow 3 to 4 feet tall and usually have the downward facing bell shaped flowers. Many varieties are fragrant, especially when planted in full sun. They are virtually wilt free, although they are sometimes prone to powdery mildew.

arabella

Arabella
3 to 6 feet

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integrifolia

Integrifolia
Up to 3 feet

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Rooguchi
6 to 8 feet

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Rosea
Up to 4 feet

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Miscellaneous Species

Although these are a jumble of plants we couldn't fit elsewhere, they are all 'Full Prune" and appreciate a well drained soil. Grow one or more of these rare beauties and you'll really have a "Horse of a Different Color" in your garden!

Bill Mackenzie

Bill Mackenzie
15 to 20 feet

Paul Farges

Summer Snow
15 to 20 feet

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Tangutica
15 to 20 feet

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Virginiana

Virginiana
15 to 20 feet

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