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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 6 to 8 feet feet
	Brunette 8 to 10 feet
	Constance 6 to 10 feet
	Stolwijk Gold 8 to 12 feet

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.

	Beth Currie 8 to 10 feet
	Bijou up to 2 feet
	Bourbon 5 to 6 feet
	Claire de Lune 8 to 10 feet
	Climador 3 to 4 feet
	Corona 4 to 6 feet
	Dawn 8 to 10 feet
	Elsa Spath 8 to 12 feet
	Filigree Up to 2 feet
	Gillian Blades 6 to 8 feet
	Grefve Erik Ruuth 6 to 8 feet
	HF Young 8 to 10 feet
	Hyde Hall 6 to 8 feet
	Ibi 6 to 8 feet
	John Paul II 8 to 10 feet
	Josephine 8 to 10 feet
	Kilian Donahue 6 to 8 feet
	Kingfisher 6 to 8 feet
	Multi Blue 6 to 10 feet
	Niobe 4 to 6 feet
	Pink Champagne 8 to 10 feet
	Rosemoor 6 to 8 feet
	Royalty 6 to 8 feet
	Sano No Mirasaki Up to 6 feet
	Silver Moon 8 to 10 feet
	Star Burst 5 to 6 feet
	Suzanne 5 to 6 feet

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!

	Ascotiensis 8 to 12 feet
	Barbara Harrington 6 to 8 feet
	Cardinal Wyszynski 6 to 8feet
	Blue Angel 9 to 12 feet
	Comtesse de Bouchaud 6 to 8 feet
	Ernest Markham 10 to 15 feet
	Galore 12 to 15 feet
	Hagley Hybrid 6 to 8 feet
	Jackmanii 10 to 12 feet
	Jackmanii Rubra 8 to 10 feet
	Madame Baron-Veillard 12 to 15 feet
	Madame Edouard Andre 12 to 15 feet
	Moonfleet Up to 6 feet
	Perle d'Azur 10 to 15 feet
	Pink Fantasy 6 to 8 feet
	Prince Charles 6 to 8 feet
	Rhapsody 8 to 10 feet
	Rouge Cardinal 6 to 8 feet
	Tie Dye 8 to 12 feet
	Ville de Lyon 10 to 12 feet
	Voluceau 8 to 10 feet
	Warsaw Nike a.k.a. Midnight Showers 6 to 8 feet
	Westerplatte Up to 6 feet

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 6 to 8 feet
	Ilka 5 to 6 feet
	Miniseelik 5 to 6 feet
	Piilu Up to 4 feet
	Rahvarinne Up to 6 feet
	Reiman Up to 6 feet
	Ristimagi Up to 6 feet
	Ruutel Up to 6 feet
	Silmakavi 4 to 6 feet
	Viola 6 to 8 feet

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.

	Alba Luxurians 6 to 10 feet
	Avant Garde 12 to 15 feet
	Betty Corning 10 to 12 feet
	Huldine 12 to 15 feet
	Madame Julia Correvon 8 to 10 feet
	Polish Spirit 10 to 12 feet
	Royal Velours 10 to 12 feet
	Triternata Rubromarginata 10 to 12 feet

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.

	Duchess of Albany 8 to 12 feet
	Etoile Rose 8 to 10 feet
	Gravetye Beauty 6 to 8 feet
	Princess Diana 6 to 8 feet

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 3 to 6 feet
	Integrifolia Up to 3 feet
	Rooguchi 6 to 8 feet
	Rosea Up to 4 feet

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 15 to 20 feet
	Brachyura 15 to 20 feet
	Mandshurica 15 to 20 feet
	Summer Snow 15 to 20 feet
	Tangutica Up to 20 feet
	Tubulosa Up to 3 feet

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