Growing Clematis Varieties

Recommended Varieties of Clematis 
The GardenAction gallery of clematis is arranged in flowering order. It starts with clematis which flower in early Spring finishing up with those that flower in Autumn. Each variety is described and accompanied by a picture which can be enlarged by clicking on it. Over 20 varieties are pictured and described. 

1. EARLY SPRING FLOWERING CLEMATIS 
These clematis are the first to flower in the year and produce flowers in late winter and early spring. 
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2. ALPINA AND MACROPETALA CLEMATIS
Ideally suited to the 'lazy' gardener. Alpina and Macropetala clematis are fully hardy and require very little pruning. Great for climbing through shrubs and small trees, they also look superb grown against a wall and fence. These clematis flower in mid-Spring. 
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