Clematis Vines

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Campsis radicans ‘Flava’ Campsis radicans Yellow Trumpet Vine ‘Flamenco’ While defi nitely bright yellow in color, Trumpet Vine hummingbirds fi nd the clusters of long- This vigorous native vine grows to blooming, yellow trumpets as irresistible 30-40’ over several years and is best as redder fl owers. The rich, green foliage planted near a wall, trellis, fence or turns golden-yellow in autumn when arbor. Bright reddish-orange tubular blooms fi nally slow down. Ordinary soil fl owers have orange throats appear is much preferred to provide summer- in terminal clusters and are a favorite long blooms. An application of bonemeal among hummingbirds. Blooms begin to the soil in the spring will encourage to appear in mid-summer and continue Grows 25 - 35’. through late summer. Very adaptable to Plant 5’ apart. a variety of soil types. MBH Plant 8’ apart. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Campsis radicans Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Indian Summer’ ‘Madame Galen’ Trumpet Vine Trumpet Vine ‘Indian Summer’ is a bit more compact This reddish-orange to red form of than the species growing to 12-15' on the classic hummingbird magnet that sturdy vertical structures. Yellowish- blooms all summer is a cross between orange trumpet fl owers have a red throat Campsis radicans (American trumpet and grow in clusters from late spring to vine) and Campsis grandifl ora (Chinese early summer. Provides quick cover but trumpet vine). The woody, clinging can be quite vigorous, although thought to foliage attaches to upright structures be less aggressive than the species. and grows up to 15-25’ high. Plant 5' apart. Plant 6’ apart. MBH MBH

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Clematis Vines Clematis hybrid For sensational big blooms in a range of gorgeous colors, our Carnaby varieties can be trained on arbors, walls, fences, or use them for screening a spot that’s not so pretty, or to cover stumps or climb on Pink with rich red bar down the center poles. Clematis vines grow 6 – 12’ high, and take from 2–3 years of each sepal and dark anthers. to become fully established. Our experience is that vines grown in full sun will produce heavier blooms for a shorter time period than Flower size: 6” those grown in partial shade where blooms won’t be as heavy, but will extend over a longer time. Clematis will beneﬁ t from shade Flowering Time: over their roots. Don’t use heavy bark or leaf mulches in summer June & September as they can promote Clematis wilt. Keep the moisture level of your vines even—never very dry or very wet. Clematis vines can Height: 8 - 12ft. contribute to any landscape with their graceful habits and splendid blooms. Zones 4 - 8

Clematis hybrid Clematis Dr. Ruppel Duchess of Edinburgh Deep rose-pink fl ower petals with Fully double white fl owers with yellow carmine-red central bars. anthers in May-June and semi-double to single fl owers in September. Flower Size: 8” Flowering Time: May, June & Sept. Flower size: 4 – 6”

Height: 8 – 10’ Flowering time: May, June & September

Height: 10 – 12’

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Clematis hybrid Clematis hybrid Elsa Spath Ernest Markham

Blue with deep red anthers. Magenta red with gold anthers. A very robust grower. Flower size: 7” Flower size: 5-6” Flowering Time: June & September Flowering Time: July, Aug & Sept Height: 6 – 10ft. Height:12-15ft.

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Clematis hybrid Clematis hybrid General Sikorsky Hagley Hybrid

Large lavender-purple fl owers with cream Medium size shell pink fl owers with anthers. ruffl y edges. A vigorous grower and prolifi c bloomer. Flower Size: 8 – 10” Flower size: 5 - 6” Flowering Time: June & September Flowering Time: Height: 8 – 12’ June & September Height: 7 - 8ft. Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 8

Clematis hybrid Clematis hybrid Henryii Jackmanii

Pure white, long pointed sepals with The most profuse blooming purple brown anthers clematis. . Flower size: 7 - 8” Flower size: 5 - 6”

Flowering Time: Flowering Time: June & September 1 June, July & September

Height: 2 - 20ft. Height: 10 - 12ft. MBH Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 8

Clematis hybrid Clematis hybrid Miss Bateman Nelly Moser

Pure white with red stamens. Pale pink with dark red bar down middle of each sepal. Flower size: 4” Flower size: 6 - 8” Flowering Time: Flowering Time: June, Aug. & Sept. June Height: 10 - 12ft. Height: 6 – 8ft.

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Clematis hybrid Clematis hybrid Niobe Polish Spirit

Very dark ruby-red pointed sepals with Rich purple-blue ﬂ owers. Free gold anthers. ﬂ owering.

Flower size: 6 - 8” Flower Size: 3 – 4” Flowering Time: Flowering Time: July – September June, August & Sept. Height: 12 – 15’ Height: 10 -12ft.

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Clematis hybrid Clematis hybrid Rebecca™ Ville de Lyon Large, velvety red ﬂ owers with creamy yellow anthers are non-fading. Large carmine red sepals with lighter centers. A very rich velvety ﬂ ower. Flower size: 5 – 7” Flower size: 6 -7 “ Flowering time: May-June & August-September Flowering Time: June thru September Height: 6 – 8’ Height: 10 - 12ft.

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Clematis montana var. Clematis paniculata rubens Sweet Autumn Clematis Sweetly scented, creamy white 1” Pink Anemone Clematis blossoms in great profusion appear from Pale pink 1” ﬂ owers are produced in late summer on to August–September. early summer on red stems and the young Vigorous and easy to grow, this old- leaves are tinged purple. Beautifully fashioned vine blooms on new wood, covers unsightly structures, carports, or and later forms silvery seed heads. fences over an area as a large as 20 – 30’. Plant 5’ apart. Plant 5” apart

MBH MBH Zones 5 - 9 Zones 4 - 8 F Hydrangea petiolaris Lonicera sempervirens Climbing Hydrangea ‘John Clayton’ This is a vigorous vine with smooth Yellow Honeysuckle foliage and large, white fl ower clusters Solid yellow tubular fl ower clusters in June that can cover a wall, fence, run on a fence or trellis from May or tree support with roots on its stem through the summer. This old Virginia much like English Ivy does. The native vine is named for the colonial bloom combines large, white fl owers botonist John Clayton, and was found seeming to surround small, dull white in a churchyard, dating from the 17th fl ower clusters. The eff ect is lovely century, in Gloucester, Virginia. Semi- especially with the rich green foliage, evergreen, you will want to prune out which has a full habit of growth that fl owered wood of ‘John Clayton’ after complements the blooms. MBH MBH fl owering. Plant 5’ apart. Plant 5’ apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar

Lonicera sempervirens Parthenocissus ‘Major Wheeler’ quinquefolia Honeysuckle Virginia creeper This selection of our native honeysuckle Five leafl ets of medium green on tendril- packs a lot of color on its vine in late climbing stems reaching 40’ or more spring and will continue producing the turn to a bright red in the fall while coral-red trumpet fl owers all summer. inconspicuous whitish-green fl owers Foliage remains clean all season as it yield small blue-black berries. Virginia climbs up the trellis or over a fence. creeper, native to the eastern United Blooms on old and new wood and will States will adapt to many soil types and benefi t from a trim after fi rst fl owering. is useful as a vine or as a groundcover. Grows to 3-8’ Plant 5’ apart. Plant 5’ apart. Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar Zones 3 - 9

Parthenocissus tricuspidata Passifl ora caerulea ‘Veitchii’ ‘Waterloo Blue’ Boston Ivy Passion Flower Vine A fast-growing deciduous clinging vine This exotic blooming Passion Flower with glossy green three-lobed leaves that Vine handles a minimum temperature turn to a beautiful reddish-purple in fall. of 45 degrees and thrives as a container Can grow to 35 to 50 ft. Prune in fall or plant in the full sun. Breathtakingly winter to control growth. beautiful with its sky-blue corolla Plant 5’ apart. against fringed-white petals, it blooms profusely, has a soft fragrance, and sports shiny, green, attractive foliage. The turning tendrils need support to climb. Plant 5’ apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 6 - 10 F Polygonum aubertii Schizophragma Silver Lace Vine hydrangeoides One of the fastest growing vines there ‘Moonlight’ is, expect 12’–15’ of growth the fi rst Japanese Hydrangea Vine year. Use it to cover arbors, fences, old Smokey blue-green heart-shaped leaves buildings, or a barn in no time. It produces combined with several weeks of creamy masses of tiny fragrant white fl owers from white fl at-topped fl ower clusters in July through September. This vine will do mid-summer make this an attractive well in sun or shade. partner to a stone wall or other masonry. Plant 5’ apart. Leaves turn yellow in fall and reddish- brown stems provide interest in winter. Grows 20-30’ high in partial to full

MBH shade. Prefers fertile soil and average moisture. Plant 6’ apart. Zones 5 - 7 Zones 5 - 9

Schizophragma Wisteria frutescens hydrangeoides ‘Roseum’ ‘Amethyst Falls’ Japanese Hydrangea Vine American Wisteria Lace cap clusters of tiny white ﬂ owers Earlier to bloom and less aggressive with rose-pink bracts bloom for several than non-native forms of Wisteria, use weeks in mid-summer against deep green this 15-20’ tall Eastern U.S. native serrated heart-shaped leaves. The woody cultivar in their place. Lavender-pur- climbing stems grow 20-30’ high, attach- ple racemes appear in late spring and ing themselves to walls or tree trunks. blooms continue sporadically through Leaves turn yellow in fall and reddish- brown stems provide interest in winter. summer. Prefers humus-rich, well- Prefers fertile soil and average moisture. drained soil. Full sun will promote Plant 6’ apart. heavier ﬂ owering. Plant 10’ apart. Photo Courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, Inc. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar

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