Care for Clematis
Just give them a trellis and these vigorous vines with showy flowers will really go to town; there are many colors to choose from. Plant clematis in moist, well-drained soil. Add organic matter to hole at time of planting.
East facing wall is preferable because it's out of the prevailing wind and provides adequate sunlight. Train on a trellis.
Mulch roots with organic matter. Keep roots moist. Fertilize every four weeks May through July.
Vine Catalog
Jackman Clematis
Flowers: Purple
Size: 10-15'
Nelly Moser Clematis
Flowers: Light pink with deep pink stripe and dark red center
Size: 10-15'
Rouge Cardinal Clematis
Flowers: Rich red
Size: 10-15'
Comtesse de Bouchaud Clematis
Flowers: Pink with a touch of lavender
Size: 10-15'
Scartho Gem Clematis
Flowers: Deep pink
Size: 10-15'
Dropmore Honeysuckle
Tall-growing climber ready to adorn a trellis, post or whatever with orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers from June to September. We think it's fabulous and so do hummingbirds; very hardy (10-15').
Virginia Creeper Ivy
Rapid growing vines; deep burgundy-red autumn foliage; very hardy; berries loved by birds, 30-40'
Engelman Ivy
Rapid growing vines; deep burgundy-red autumn foliage; very hardy; berries loved by birds. Engelman best for covering masonry. 30-40'