Vigorous, late Summer flowering clematis produces a profusion of scarlet-red flowers from July to September. Named after the kermis insect from which the red dye cochineal is obtained, the scarlet flowers look magnificent scrambling through trees, shrubs an climbing roses. Resistant to clematis-wilt it copes well in moderate wind.
HEIGHT | 12-15 FT.
SPACING | 36-48 IN.
HARDINESS | ZONE 4A-9B
PRUNING | GROUP 3
A vigorous Clematis producing large roundish magenta red flowers from mid Summer to mid Fall does well in full sun.
HEIGHT | 4-6 FT.
SPACING | 24-36 IN.
HARDINESS | ZONE 4A-9B
PRUNING | GROUP 3
Deep purple-blue flowers with striking red tipped stamens bloom from June to September. Mature height 8-12′ (2.5-3.5m.) The President has rich, purple-blue slightly cupped flowers with contrasting pink and red stamens. Blooms over a very long season from late Spring through late Summer with only a brief break in mid Summer.
HEIGHT | 8-10 FT.
SPACING | 36-48 IN.
HARDINESS | ZONE 4A-9B
PRUNING | GROUP 2
A very free flowering Clematis producing attractive pale violet blue flowers with slightly crimpled edges. Makes an ideal cut flower.
HEIGHT | 6-8 FT.
SPACING | 36-48 IN.
HARDINESS | ZONE 4A-9B
PRUNING | GROUP 2
‘Jackmanii Superba’ has large rich dark purple flowers clothe this popular and reliable late-flowering clematis. The abundant blooms appear from mid-to-late Summer and look fantastic when grown up a trellis or wall. It is also a good clematis to grow through shrubs or trees as it is pruned right back and so never becomes too much of a burden on the supporting plant.
HEIGHT | 10-12 FT.
SPACING | 36-48 IN.
HARDINESS | ZONE 4A-9B
PRUNING | GROUP 3
Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ was introduced in 1858. In 1863 it was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s First Class Certificate. Over a hundred years later, it was given the RHS Award of Garden Merit. A late flowering Clematis producing masses of velvety single dark purple flowers which fade to violet as they mature.
HEIGHT | 10-12 FT.
SPACING | 36-48 IN.
HARDINESS | ZONE 4A-9B
PRUNING | GROUP 3
Deep purple-blue flowers with a slight purple-red bar. Deep red anthers. Considered easy to grow and ideal for beginners, this cultivar was raised by Brother Stefan Franczak of Poland in 1984 and introduced by Raymond Evison in 1990. ‘Polish Spirit’ is now generally considered to be a ‘Jackmanii’ type.
HEIGHT | 8-10 FT.
SPACING | 36-48 IN.
HARDINESS | ZONE 4A-9B
PRUNING | GROUP 3
Vigorous free flowering Hybrid Clematis producing masses of violet-purple flowers with a reddish tint.
HEIGHT | 4-6 FT.
SPACING | 24-36 IN.
HARDINESS | ZONE 4A-9B
PRUNING | GROUP 3
This smaller flowered Clematis blooms throughout the Summer. It is carefree, disease resistant and very generous of bloom. Prune hard at the end of Winter. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Grown since the 16th century. Fully double violet-purple nodding flowers – 7 cm (2.5 in.) wide lasting for several weeks. A vigorous grower, excellent for growing through shrubs.
HEIGHT | 10-12 FT.
SPACING | 36-48 IN.
HARDINESS | ZONE 4A-9B
PRUNING | GROUP 3
A strong growing variety with deep violet blue flowers. Mid to late Summer bloomer. Performs best in full sun. Excellent for growing over arbors, or other tall supports.
HEIGHT | 8-10 FT.
SPACING | 36-48 IN.
HARDINESS | ZONE 4A-9B
PRUNING | GROUP 2
