Q: I love clematis as there are so many different flower shapes, sizes and colors to choose from. I would like to plant them in pots to add something pretty to my outdoor seating space and use their ...

Clematis plants, boast beautiful blooms that range in shape from little bells to big, broad-faced flowers. There are both vining types and spreading varieties. (In fact, clematis is one of our ...

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’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, rich, moist soil to grow in. Second, Clematis vines ...

Family lore has it that Wanda Lunn planted her first iris in her grandmother’s garden when she was 3. She’s been hooked on gardening ever since. Lunn grows hundreds of irises, lilies, peonies and ...

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 ...

What: Clematis “Etoile Violette” is a medium-sized vine that produces deep royal-purple flowers in profusion in mid-summer. Each flower is about 3 inches across and can cover the vine in full flower.

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, ...

What: One of the most delicate and delightful vines, Clematis “Betty Corning” produces a long procession of nodding flowers from mid-summer until early autumn. The lavender-blue petals dangle from ...

As we meander further into the mild days of fall, there are still plenty of flowers in bloom. Whether you have limited space or you simply desire more color on your front porch, flower pots can be a ...

A new, unidentified blue flower appeared in the author's garden. After research, the plant was identified as a non-vining clematis called Stand By Me. The clematis, purchased from Bluestone, survived ...