Climbers
CLIMBERS
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Climbers
Clematis: Clematis requires full sun to grow best (6+ hours direct sun per day) though some dappled shade during the heat of the day is beneficial. The site should be open enough to allow for air movement around the plants. Soil should be rich and well-draining with a pH close to neutral (7.0). Though the plant's stems and foliage should be in sun, the roots like a cool, moist environment.
Pruning Groups
Knowing how to prune your clematis will give you success with your clematis
and guarantees a show every year. Most clematis fall into one of three basic
pruning groups, based on when they bloom!
Group A: These are the clematis that bloom early in the season, on last
years growth. Prune them lightly right AFTER they flower, the new growth
put on this year will produce next years flowers.
Group B: These are the clematis that are early to mid-season bloomers with
large flowers that bloom on the previous year’s growth. Remove the dead
bits by cutting them back to the next pair of live buds.
Group C: These are the late bloomers, and if pruning is not consistently
done, the base of the plant will become woody and bare, and the flowers will
be way overhead and out of reach. In early spring, cut it all the way back to
just above a pair of strong buds, leaving about a foot of the old stem. It
blooms on current years growth, so don’t be afraid of cutting it back hard!
CLEMATIS
Alpina Stolwijk’s Gold
Striking gold foliage and mid to light blue bell shaped flowers. Performs well
in bright shade to hot sun. Can be used as a climber, or allow it to ramble for ground cover. Pruning Group A.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Arabella
This variety is more of a rambler, with non clinging stems, but will climb with
a little help. Rosy-blue slightly nodding flowers are abundant and attractive. Excels as a ground cover. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Asao
This beautiful variety features pale rosy-carmine flowers with bright yellow stamens. The flowers are 6-8” across, and appear in May, June and September. Mature height is up to 8 ft. Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Bees Jubilee
The flowers are soft, mauve pink with bright carmine bracts, 6-8” across. Blooms in May, June and again in September. Mature height is up to 8 ft.
Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Blue Bird
Bred for the Canadian prairies, this clematis features lavender-blue bell
shaped blooms on a very vigorous and free flowering plant. Blooms are produced in April and May. Pruning Group A.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Blue Boy
This variety has non clinging vines, is more suited as a rambler or ground cover, however it will climb with some help. Steel blue blooms slightly nod on stems from June to September. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Blue Ravine
This climber is a University of British Columbia, Botanical Garden
introduction. The flowers are soft violet with slightly darker veins. Blooms from May to September. Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Comtesse de Bouchard
Masses of large, shell pink flowers with a touch of lavender with creamy yellow stamens accent bright green foliage. The 6-petaled blossoms have slightly overlapping sepals, are wavy edged and have a tendency to curl their tips under, giving them a rounded look. It blooms on current years growth, so prune hard in the early spring. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $24.95
Countess of Lovelace
Blush-lilac flowers are 6-8” across, blooming as double flowers in May and June, and as single flowers in August. Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Dr. Ruppel
This large-flowered variety produces masses of beautiful, delicately ruffled,
pale pink flowers with wide reddish pink central bars and prominent, light chocolate anthers. Petals take on lavender hues as they age. Blooming comes in two waves, first in late spring to early summer, and again from late summer to fall. Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Duchess of Edinburgh
This vigorous climber produces luminous, fully double, pure white flowers composed of several layers of narrow white sepals that tend to curve at their tips. Blooming comes in two waves, first in late spring to early summer, and again from late summer to fall. Prune in early spring before buds appear. Pruning group B1.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Ernest Markham
Large, bright, magenta-red petals with golden stamens. Easy to grow and
blooms heavily from summer to fall, accenting bright green oval leaves.
Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 2
Gallon Pot: $24.95
Fairy Dust
This vigorous climber produces lavender blooms, 4-6” across, all summer.Can reach heights of 6-8 ft. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Hagley Hybrid
Large, shell pink flowers with a touch of lavender, contrasting with the deep red anthers. Blooms from early summer to fall, accenting dark green foliage.
Pruning Group B2.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $24.95
Haku Okan
This clematis is a showstopper. The rich violet pointed petals are offset by the striking large white stamens that bloom as a double flower in the spring, and a single flower in the fall. Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Jackmanii
A very popular variety, with 4-6” blooms of deep purple that fade to violet over time. The flowers are 4 petaled and wide open, measuring 3-4” across. This is one of the best-known varieties, and grows up 10-12 ft. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 3.
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Jackmanii Superba
Similar to the more popular Jackmanii, but with smaller flowers, improved branching and excellent disease resistance. Blooms from mid-June through
September, with 4-6” violet blooms. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Maidwell Hall
Deep blue, double, open bell shaped flowers nod in April and May, followed
by attractive seed heads. Is also suitable for groundcover. Pruning Group A.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Multi Blue
A popular introduction from Holland. This variety produces spectacular fully
double flowers, or unique single flowers with over sized stamens. Blooms from June to September. Pruning Group B2.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
My Angel
This royalty protected variety from Holland has small, bronzed flowers with darker bronzed red centre followed by attractive silky seed heads. The bloom time is from June to September. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Nelly Moser
One of the most popular clematis varieties available, Nelly Moser has large 8” pink-lilac coloured flowers with dark carmine midrib. It blooms in early summer and again in early fall. Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Niobe
Very dark, ruby-red flowers with bright yellow stamens. The blooms are 4-6” across, and flower from June to September. Pruning Group B2 or C.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Pink Champagne
6-8” purple-pink flowers, one of the earliest to burst into bloom from all the
large flowering clematis. Blooms in May, June and September. Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Pink Fantasy
Raised in Canada, this is very hardy cultivar that boasts 4-6” flowers that are shell-pink with a deeper pink line through each petal. The blooms are produced from June to September. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 3 Gallon
Pot: $22.95
Pink Flamingo
Features a beautiful pale pink semi-double bell shaped flower, that nods and
hangs downwards. They can be climbers with some assistance, or would work well as a rambling ground cover. Blooms in the spring, and again in the
fall. Pruning Group A.
Hardy to Zone 3 Gallon Pot: $22.95
Princess Diana
Tulip shaped flowers bloom from July through September, in a pink-magenta. This delicate but beautiful flower lives up to its namesake.
Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 4 Gallon Pot: $22.95
Purpurea Plena Elegans
This vigorous climber has distinct, very double, dusty rose flowers up to 2” across. Slow to open, these blooms last about 2 weeks before they begin to
fall away. Blooms profusely from mid-summer to fall, and can be trained to climb readily. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Rain Dance
Beautiful bush clematis with large flowers in indigo-blue with darker midribs and lighter margins. It is a non vining clematis that is suited to be supported by neighbouring plants, staking or a garden obelisk. Blooms from late spring
to mid summer, and can bloom again in the fall. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 3 Gallon Pot: $22.95
Ramona
Beautiful climber with large lavender-blue flowers, from June to September. The petals are large and rounded, and come to a sharp point. Very showy clematis. Pruning Group B2.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Rouge Cardinal
Glowing burgundy-crimson with brown stamens, these 4-6” blooms are produced from June to September. The blooms are very rounded and pull under to appear perfectly round. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Snow Queen
A great white clematis, with a hint of blue at the margins and striking dark tipped stamens. Flowers are 5-7” and it blooms in May, June and August.
Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Sunset
The large, 5-7” blooms are deep burgundy-red with purple highlights.
Blooms from early summer well into early fall. Pruning Group B2 or C.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Sweet Summer Love
New addition from Proven Winners. This climber has delicate 1-2” blooms
that begin in July and continue until early October. Blooms are deeply separate and dark violet with purple highlights. Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
The Vagabond
Introduced in 1993 as a seedling of the Rouge Cardinal. The deep purple, 5-7” blooms have shades of crimson on the centre rib. Blooming time is late
May into the summer, and again in October. The compact height of 4-6 ft makes it ideal for adding interest to the garden, or growing up an obelisk. Pruning Group B2.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Tie Dye
Sport of the Jackmanii clematis. Bears 4-6” flowers, violet blue marbled with white. The petals are widely separate, and it blooms from June through July.
Pruning Group C.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Vancouver Deborah Dahl
Intense red stamens contrast with deep lavender sepals, making the 7-9” blooms stunning. Large petals are wavy in nature, with a pronounced midrib.
Blooms from May into June, and again in September. Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Vancouver Morning Mist
A long bloom time coupled with extra large flowers makes this clematis a winner. The soft pink 8-10” blooms have a frilled edge and striking yellow stamens. Blooms in May with a profusion of flowers that last into the
summer. Second flush of blooms into the fall. Pruning Group B2.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Vancouver Mystic Gem
Masses of large flowers from late spring through early summer, and then again into the fall make this a showstopper. The 6-8” blooms are pink with white margins and red stamens. The blooms twist slightly making a show.
Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Vancouver Sea Breeze
This clematis has a very strong growth habit, and a long bloom time. Displays flowers from late spring into the fall. Depending on the weather, the flowers can range from lavender coloured to a somewhat rosy tone. The petals are wavy edged. Pruning Group B2.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Vancouver Starry Night
The bloom colour on this clematis is dependant on the light intensity of the environment. Ranges from a brilliant purple with a red midrib, or blue with a
mauve midrib, but always 5-7” across. Stamens are white flushed with red. Blooms from early spring through mid summer with a second flush in the
fall. Pruning Group B1.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $22.95
Ville de Lyon
Ville de Lyon clematis has a profusion of single, carmine-red flowers and blooms from mid-summer to fall. The petals have a carmine edge that fades
into an attractive silver sheen and large yellow stamens. Pruning Group B2 or C.
Hardy to Zone 3.
Gallon Pot: $22.95
HOPS
Hardy, vigorous vine with dark green, three-lobbed. Serrated foliage and hairy stems. Attractive pale green, cone-shaped blooms hang from wiry tendrils in late summer. Adaptable to moist or dry soils. Drought tolerant once established. Requires a support structure and mature height can reach 20ft.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot $26.95
Golden Comet Hops
Fast growing, twining vine with striking, lemon to yellow-green foliage. Stems have strong hairs that enable the vine to climb practically anywhere. Masses of light green cone-like blooms hang down from leaf axils in the summer. Best with a support structure. Mature height is 18-20 ft.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $26.95
Bianca Hops
A vigorous ornamental climber with cone-shaped clusters of yellowish-green fruit; foliage emerges chartreuse and matures to light green. Tough and adaptable, use as a screen or quick cover. Needs structural support, cut to the ground in spring. Mature size is 18-20 ft.
Hardy to Zone 3
Gallon Pot: $24.95
Cascade Hops
Cold-hardy and very decorative, ‘Cascade’ is a strong-growing vine with long twining stems clad with deeply lobed, serrated, dark green leaves. Clusters of pale green, fragrant flowers add texture in late summer to early fall and mature to drooping, papery fruits resembling pinecones. Mature size is 12-15 ft.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $24.95
Virginia Creeper
Glossy palm-shaped green foliage turns crimson in fall accenting clusters of small ornamental purple-black berries. Hardy, fast growing, self cling native vine. Tolerates clay/poor soils, erosion and planting near Black Walnut. Drought tolerant once established. Mature height can reach 20ft.
Hardy to Zone 2
Gallon Pot: $16.95
Virginia Creeper ‘Star Showers’
A fast-growing vine that clings to walls and other surfaces for a quick, dense cover. The lovely green leaves have speckled markings that resemble a heavy paint splatter pattern. The foliage develops an overcast of pink colouring in cooler weather. Mature size can be 20-30 ft.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: 24.95
Boston Ivy
Noted for its smaller leaves, Boston Ivy is a very vigorous climber boasting mostly ovate rich, deep green leaves, turning to brilliant shades of crimson, scarlet and burgundy in the fall. Greenish-white flowers appear in late spring, eventually giving way to blue-black berries in the fall. Use Boston Ivy carefully, as the tendrils have adhesive like tips that allow the plant to cement itself to walls and make it difficult to remove.
Hardy to Zone 4
Gallon Pot: $24.95
WISTERIA KIWI VINE BITTERSWEET
Blue Moon Wisteria
Stunning lavender-blue trailing flowers cover this deciduous vine that reach
up to 25 feet in length. Provide a trellis for support, plant in full sun and dead head through the year to have more consistent blooming. Can take up to 3 years to begin blooming.
Hardy to Zone 3
2 Gallon Pot: $34.95
HONEY SUCKLE
Dropmore Scarlet
A hardy vine that blooms from late spring through summer. It produces
masses of stunning, flaming scarlet, tubular flowers with orange throats.
These flowers bloom from early summer to fall, and may be followed by small, bright red berries.
Hardy to Zone 2
1 Gallon Pot: $22.95
GRAPES
Valiant
This prolific producer offers earlier fruit maturity and superior winter
hardiness than all the others. Free of acidity and excellent for wine, juice and jelly.
Hardy to Zone 2
1 Gallon Pot: $22.95