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 is a popular perennial climbing plant that produces colorful, winding blooms that are occasionally fragrant. Due to their vining nature, these plants can be added into your garden in a myriad ...

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 ...

Purple clematis has long been a staple in Minnesota gardens. But lately, when gardeners here want a flashy plant, they've tended to gravitate toward exotics like mandevilla or annuals like cardinal ...

Clematis is a lovely perennial vine that climbs, grows, and can sometimes establish a permanent framework for fresh green growth. This beautiful plant lightens up the garden with large, vivid, ...

Don’t you wish your clematis looked like those in the seed and plant catalogs? Much of it has to do with pruning and if you have grown clematis, this can be rather puzzling. Your clematis will survive ...

Q: Our clematis is doing well on top but not so well on the bottom. It gets full sun, and the base of the plant is shaded. Can you please tell me how to correct this? – Mike L. A: The top part looks ...

Clematis falls somewhere between complicated and carefree, but the results are worth it. For good growth, the plants require these five things: - About six hours of sun. - Shaded roots. - Good ...

CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Clematis is a lovely flowering vine. It is in the buttercup family. The blooms of a clematis or leather flower range from rich purples, to pale pinks to white. Hybrids of this ...

Often growing with little care in the right spot, clematis vines will bloom best when trimmed correctly at least once a year. Knowing how and when to prune clematis can do a lot to keep your vines ...

Clematis are prized for their bold flowers and habit of often reblooming in summer. Adele Wilcoxen Clematis adds vertical interest to the garden. This durable vine, prized for its bold flowers, ...

Q: Recently you mentioned that clematis can grow in Las Vegas. I would like to grow these very attractive vines here. Which ones do you recommend? A: Clematis is a beautiful climbing vine usually ...