Because there’s no such thing as too much Clematis, here’s how to get a little more — and make it last a little longer. By Margaret Roach It’s hard to imagine that the aphorism warning about too much ...

Clematis grow and bloom at their best in a fertile, well-drained soil with a close to neutral pH – that is, no more than very ...

If you're looking for a spectacular blooming vine, you can stop your search in the clematis section of the garden center. A woody, perennial, usually deciduous vine, you can find a flower form, color, ...

You say “clem-matis,” I say “clem-aa-tis. No matter which syllable you emphasize, every gardener should find room for at least one clematis vine. Within the genus, there are many species and lots of ...

When most people think of Clematis they usually envisage those lovely large flowered summer varieties that scramble over arbours and intersperse themselves through climbing roses. Often overlooked are ...

If you’d like to enjoy the spectacular blooms of Clematis, you need to understand two key points. First, Clematis needs lots of sun but wants cool, moist soil to grow in. Second, Clematis vines want ...

Some say cle-MAT-is, others say clem-uh-tis. No matter how you pronounce the name, you’ve got to admit clematis is one wonderful plant. In fact, it’s called the queen of the royal climbers. This ...

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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Gardeners are sometimes spoiled for choice. If you look in that essential guide, The RHS Plantfinder, there are ...

Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles' is an evergreen clematis suitable for hardiness zones 4-9. Its pendant flowers ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Gardeners are sometimes spoiled for choice. If you look in that essential guide, The RHS Plantfinder, there are ...