{"title":"Clematis","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou are no doubt familiar with the typical vining mailbox clematis, so we've chosen the clematis road less traveled. Our focus is the semi-shrubby, partially-vining, and little-known clematis plants, many of which are native to the US (including North Carolina). These clematis are great as individual specimens as well as for weaving harmlessly through a shrub or small tree. We have found these native plants to be very easy to grow and have none of the disease dieback problems that can be expected with the large-flower hybrid clematis.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOur clematis selections feature dangling flowers that are cup-shaped or bell-shaped. Many of these unusual clematis vines die back to the ground each winter but reliably re-sprout the following spring and clamber back to their 6-10' height. Others form a rounded mound on the ground up to 18 inches tall. Many of the native clematis species that we sell are a common site along fencerows in Texas north to Illinois. The flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow clematis\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e - Full sun on the leaves, but Clematis roots prefer to be cool so shade them with other plants, mulch, stones, etc. \u003cstrong\u003eFeet in the Shade, Face in the Sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e - Clematis perform best with a \u003cstrong\u003erich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e with neutral pH (or slightly alkaline), \u003cstrong\u003ewell drained.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e - You'll get the most flowers if you fertilize regularly during the growing season with \u003cstrong\u003ecompost\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eplenty\u003c\/strong\u003e of water, \u003cstrong\u003econsistently\u003c\/strong\u003e applied during the growing season gives the best results. Clematis do not like yo-yo-ing between wet and dry soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e - There are some byzantine clematis pruning guides out there depending on if your clematis blooms on old wood or new wood, in the fall or in the spring. \u003cstrong\u003eKeep it simple\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is a pruning window of time \u003cstrong\u003eafter they bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e. If they bloom in the summer\/fall, you have a long window to prune...all the way from late fall to late winter. If they bloom in the spring, then the window is shorter and they need to be pruned before mid-summer. If you see dead stems...prune them back at any time. If Clematis get scraggly or sick, you can cut them back hard (30-50%) to rejuvenate them...at the expense of some flowers next season. But clematis rebound very nicely after a rejuvenation pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e - The vining types like to scramble over nearby plants, which provides plenty of accidentally beautiful combinations and vignettes, but if you prefer a more ordered appearance, a small trellis with supports just 4-6 inches apart will do fine too.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our many \u003ca title=\"blog posts about Clematis\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.jlbg.org\/?s=clematis\u0026amp;submit=Search\"\u003eblog posts about Clematis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clematis-integrifolia-lake-baikal-bush-clematis","title":"Clematis integrifolia Lake Baikal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunningly floriferous seed strain of Clematis integrifolia comes from Russia's famous Lake Baikal (the world's deepest and oldest lake and no relation to Lauren, who was nearly as old), where it was collected by Czech plantsman, Vladislav Piatek. For us, Clematis integrifolia 'Lake Baikal' makes a clump of short, lax stems, topped from May through September with large, lavender-blue, bell-shaped flowers with upturned petal tips...a hummingbird treat. The possible combinations with other plants, especially those with gold foliage, are endless.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027084741,"sku":"5937","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Clematis-integrifolia-Lake-Baikal.i-5937.s-62190.r-1_99cfbe06-ffba-419d-8b99-9e6059970437.jpg?v=1790689953"},{"product_id":"clematis-ochroleuca-bald-knob-bush-clematis","title":"Clematis ochroleuca Bald Knob","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2012 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction originated from our original seed collection of the wonderful native bush clematis, Clematis ochroleuca, from a mountainous population at Bald Knob, Virginia (Franklin County). In late spring, the 15\" tall x 15\" wide clumps are topped with pendulous, fuzzy, creamy-white bells. Following flowering, the plants are covered with splendid seedheads which resemble large, attractive, golden balls of lint. We like lint! Clematis ochroleuca is perfect for a special spot in the rock garden. Save seed, since Clematis ochroleuca is virtually impossible to root from cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027091717,"sku":"5943","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Clematis-ochroleuca-Bald-Knob.i-5943.s-61407.r-1_352c51d5-45c7-43e1-aa19-6db261a607b2.jpg?v=1790950297"},{"product_id":"clematis-rooguchi","title":"Clematis Rooguchi","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Clematis 'Roguchi') Virtually anyone who has grown Clematis 'Rooguchi' agrees this 1988 hybrid, from breeder Kazushige Ozawa of Japan, is one of the finest bell-shaped clematis ever introduced. Starting in early May and continuing through September, this free-flowering Clematis integrifolia x durandii hybrid is covered with large, 2\", cobalt blue bells...a hummingbird treat. Clematis 'Rooguchi' has an amazing range, growing equally as well in Minnesota as it does in Houston, Texas. Don't worry about pruning, since it is a perennial and will die to the ground each season. For us, Clematis 'Rooguchi' makes a 6' tall clambering vine...perfect for weaving through shrubs like a motorbike through a traffic jam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClematis 'Rooguchi' is the perfect maintenance-free clematis. Since it dies to the ground each fall, simply throw the old stalks on the compost pile in the winter and that's it. You will need to have something for it to climb on during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClematis 'Rooguchi' tolerates an incredible array of diverse growing conditions as we mentioned above. They key is well-drained soil, as clematis as a rule do not like waterlogged or wet soils. We grow ours in an un-irrigated bed, where it thrives, so regular moisture during the growing season is nice, but not really essential. Both alkaline to slightly acidic soils are fine, as are both sandy and clay soils. Full sun for at least 4-6 hours are needed for good flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBees are a primary pollinator for clematis like Clematis 'Rooguchi'. 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Clematis 'Sapphire Indigo' has been amazing in our trials, flowering consistently from late spring to early fall with 4\" recurved petal, dark \u003ca title=\"purple flowers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/purple-flowers-lavender-flowers\"\u003epurple flowers\u003c\/a\u003e. Clematis 'Sapphire Indigo' is a cross of the non-vining Clematis x diversifolia (C. integrifolia x C. viticella 'Olgae') and the vining Clematis 'The President'. Clematis 'Sapphire Indigo' is a well-behaved mingler with other perennials but, when left alone, forms an 18\" tall x 3' wide mound of 2' long arching stems. We're making the illegally used trademark the cultivar name, since Cleminov 51 isn't a real word and trademark law obviously went unread.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Sapphire Indigo' is a very low maintenance perennial. At the end of the growing season, simply cut the plant off at the ground, and you're ready for a new season.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage is the key, since clematis detest wet soils. Full sun for 4-6 hours is essential for best flowerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClematis 'Sapphire Indigo' is yet another great attractor for pollinators like native bees, as it sprawls along the ground, weaving its way through other nearby perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028884997,"sku":"8947","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Clematis-Sapphire-Indigo-PP-17012.i-8947.s-63732.r-1.jpg?v=1791558919"},{"product_id":"clematis-stand-by-me-pp-30556","title":"Clematis Stand by Me PP 30556","description":"\u003cp\u003eClematis 'Stand by Me' is a unique new twist on \u003ca title=\"View our selection of clematis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/clematis\"\u003eclematis\u003c\/a\u003e from Walters Gardens' plant breeder, Hans Hansen. Working with two non-vining species, the Eurasian Clematis integrifolia and the Midwest US Clematis fremontii, Hans was able to create a taller, more floriferous, and more vigorous bush clematis. When young, Clematis 'Stand by Me' stands erect, but as it matures, eventually to 3' tall, the weight of all the flowers needs some support, so we recommend planting it near a good support structure...either constructed or a receptive shrub. When mature, Clematis 'Stand by Me' is topped with hundreds of down-turned blue bell-shaped flowers in late spring, and sporadically in summer. The other superb summer feature is the airy seed heads which smother the plant. 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Emerging in spring, the new growth, clothed in thumb-sized linear foliage, grows upward to 18\" tall before arching to the ground and forming a 3' wide patch. The stems are laden near the tips with hundreds of six-petaled (i.e. hexapetala) white flowers from spring through summer...a truly amazing perennial. Despite its Mongolian upbringing, Clematis 'Mongolian Snowflakes' has shown incredible durability in our hot humid summers, even in our dry crevice garden.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31387238039639,"sku":"10603","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Clematis-hexapetala-Mongolian-Snowflakes.i-10603.s-65975.r-1_15df54e2-fae8-4d39-934a-25c25fcec0b6.jpg?v=1791485884"},{"product_id":"clematis-villosa","title":"Clematis villosa","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Clematopsis scabiosifolia) Clematis villosa is an odd, and virtually unknown, non-vining species that hails from the dry coastal grasslands of northern South Africa. The dissected green foliage adorns the lax hairy stems that grow to 3' long. The stem tips lift upward, supporting the pendant white buds that open to single blush pink flowers. 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