Many varieties of clematis that we know from garden centers and tree nurseries are plants with large flowers in purple, pink or red.Apart from these large-flowered hybrids, it is worth noting other groups of clematis, which have so far been treated a bit neglectfully.Among them there are plants not only distinguished by their vitality and growth force, but also enriching the entire collection with flowers of unusual shapes and colors.
The varieties of the Italian Clematis viticella bloom tirelessly from June to September. Their sumptuous flowers often resemble hybrid clematis. In addition, they have a great advantage: they are resistant to withering - a disease that affects the shoots and leaves of clematis.
Clematis texensis flowers look like bluebells. Some varieties, such as 'Princess Diana' or 'Ginny', have flowers up to 6 cm long. Others' flowers are smaller, but thrive in great numbers under good conditions.For this to be possible, creepers should be provided with a sunny position with fertile soil.
Most varieties of clematis have flowers with romantic colors. Yellow-flowering species stand out against them. The group of golden clematis include, among others Tangutan Clematis Clematis tangutica, Eastern Clematis Clematis orientalis and Tibetan Clematis Clematis tibetana.
The fast-growing and zealous flowering vines easily entwine with their shoots of deciduous shrubs and conifers.They can also be used to cover less impressive bar or mesh fences.Small flowers often develop so lush that in summer and autumn they become a wonderful garden decoration.
Polish varieties of clematis
Polish clematis growers are world leaders. Some of the varieties shown here have been awarded medals in international competitions. It is worth taking an interest in them, because they are beautiful and develop he althily.
Native clematis for growing in the garden, on the terrace and on the balcony:
1. 'Grunwald' is a variety with dark, purple-violet, velvety flowers. Blooms profusely from mid-June to early August, then a little less until October.
2. 'Beautiful Bride' is a variety with very large white flowers growing from the entire height of the shoot. Blooms profusely from May to July, repeats flowering in summer. It can be grown in containers.
3. 'Viva Polonia' blooms profusely in June and July, reaching 2 m. Due to its compact growth, this variety is very well suited for cultivation in containers.
4. 'Sweet Summer Love' is an intensely and pleasantly fragrant variety with purple flowers. It blooms profusely in summer, and then a little less, but it keeps blooming until autumn.
5. 'Purple Dream' is a variety with always full bell-shaped flowers, lightly but pleasantly smelling of grapefruit. It blooms in May and later in summer.
6. 'Stefan Franczak' is distinguished by nice, intensely blue flowers with a lighter stripe running through the center of the plots. It blooms in June and July.
7. 'Maria Skłodowska-Curie' has spherical or hemispherical white flowers that appear profusely in June and July. Suitable for growing in containers.
8. 'Krakowiak' grows in every position. Suitable for planting in urban green areas and home gardens. Perfect for growing in large containers. Blooms profusely from mid-June to September.
The most popular varieties of clematis
1.Clematis'Dancing Queen' delights with full pale pink flowers from May to June and from July to October.
2.Clematis Clematis'Purple Spider' is up to 3.20 m high. Deep purple to purple flowers develop in April and May, the second time from July to August.
3.Clematis'Marjorie' climbs up to a height of 12 m. In June and July it is decorated with two-color flowers.
4.Italian Clematis'Minuet' blooms from June to September, also in containers.
5.Jackman's clematis'Tie Dye' opens dark lilac flowers with a white bloom from June to September.
6.Clematis serrations'Golden Tiara' flaunts single golden yellow flowers with a dark center from July to October.
7.Italian Clematis'Purpurea Plena Elegans' is distinguished by full purple flowers that develop from July to October.
8.Texas Clematis'Etoile Rose' is a small-flowered variety. In May, June and September and October, it develops numerous bell-like flowers on shoots up to 2.20 m long.
9.Flower clematis'Vienetta' needs cover for the winter in a colder place, but it can be successfully grown in the western part of our country. For a little effort, it will pay off with astonishing white flowers with purple pompoms inside.
10.Clematisrepens is a tenacious climber with small but eye-catching bright yellow flowers hanging over long stalks. We can display its beauty on a gazebo or a fence.
11.Clematis'Willy' develops flowers with dark pink petals with a white edge. It has a delicate habit, but it climbs bravely to a height of more than 3 m. Let's plant it next to small trees or deciduous or coniferous shrubs.
