Clematis hybrids are deciduous, vines with large, late spring flowering varieties in a rainbow of colors and bicolors and shapes, and some like ‘Evijohill’ look three-dimensional. Their tendrils fasten to fences, pergolas, walls, arbors, trees and in containers. Raymond Evison’s Patio Collections are bred for containers, while others like ‘Avalanche’ can weave through trees and tall shrubs. Attractive to bees, butterflies, they attract hummingbirds, but deer resistant. Clematis prefer their roots in shade, but their faces in full sun. Water less in fall and winter. Feed with a fertilizer formulated for blooming vines once a month during growing season. C. alpina 'Constance' is an early bloomer from April-May and ideal for a small garden, growing up to 10 ft. and bearing unique lantern-shaped magenta flowers.
Late spring-fall
Roots in shade, face in sun
Water 1 x week to keep soil moist
Spring
Well-draining, slightly alkaline soil
3-25 ft. long
