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  Clematis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clematis is a genus of mostly vigorous climbing lianas, with attractive flowers.
Most species are known as Clematis in English, while some are also known as traveller's joy, leather flower, vase vine and virgin's bower, the last three being names used for North American species.
Clematis vitalba - Traveller's Joy or Old Man's Beard - The flowers of this species are eaten by the larvae of moths including The V-Pug and Double-striped Pug and the leaves by Willow Beauty.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clematis   (357 words)

  
 Clematis
Clematis are among the most decorative and spectacular of all the flowering vines.
Clematis have a dense mat of leaves that is ideal to shade porches.
Clematis like to be grown with "their heads in the sun and their feet in the shade." Clematis need at least 6 hours of sun to flower best, but in South Carolina they will benefit from some shade during the afternoon.
hgic.clemson.edu /factsheets/HGIC1104.htm   (2054 words)

  
 Growing Clematis, HYG-1247-94   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Clematis have a reputation for being difficult to grow, however, like any other plant, if their needs can be met by the site and proper care, they will thrive.
Clematis require full sun to grow best (6+ hours direct sun per day) though some dappled shade during the heat of the day is beneficial.
Clematis are planted with the crown one to two inches below the soil surface (this enables the plant to recover should it be mowed off, damaged by animals or infected with clematis wilt).
ohioline.osu.edu /hyg-fact/1000/1247.html   (2877 words)

  
 Baby Name Clematis - Origin and Meaning of Clematis
The girl's name Clematis is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "climbing plant." Flower name, from the blossoming vine with white or purple blooms.
Clematis is a rare female first name as it was not ranked for females of all ages in the 1990 U.S. Census.
Clematis is a rare surname as it was not ranked for people of all ages in the 1990 U.S. Census.
www.thinkbabynames.com /meaning/0/Clematis   (154 words)

  
 Pruning Clematis
How and when to prune clematis seems to be one of the biggest mysteries in gardening, but it doesn't have to be.
Clematis vines are rather delicate and almost always look dead until the leaf buds begin to swell.
Often gardeners allow their Clematis to reach the top of the trellis and spill down over the lower growth, covering up the bare areas, but in the long run this simply ends up an unattractive tangle.
www.bachmans.com /tipsheets/Pruning/PruningClematis.cfm   (952 words)

  
 botany/clematis
Clematis are divided into two groups; one group consists of the species and their hybrids (a cross between two species) and the other consists of the large-flowered Clematis.
Clematis planted in the spring need to be watched carefully until fall and watered well whenever dry.
Clematis seem to produce roots better from the piece of stem between the nodes or joints rather than from the joints themselves.
www.botany.com /clematis.html   (971 words)

  
 Clematis - Information & Shopping UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Most clematis are deciduous, the exception being the tender "armandii", and "cirrhosa balearica", a native of the Balearic islands; these have attractive evergreen foliage and dainty flowers which make an attractive feature in the winter garden.
It is said the clematis needs to have its feet in the shade and its head in the sun.
Clematis should be planted at least 40cm from walls and 60cm from the base of a tree.
www.letsgogardening.co.uk /Shopping/Clematis.htm   (672 words)

  
 Pipestem Clematis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pipestem Clematis (Clematis lasiantha) is found on the Pacific coast of North America, from the San Francisco Bay Area southwards into Baja California.
The Pipestem Clematis is an attractive creamy-white flowering liana, belonging to subgenus Clematis of the large Clematis genus.
The Pipestem Clematis can be distinguished from the similar (but much more widely ranging) Virgin's Bower (Clematis ligusticifolia) by the fact that Pipestems normally only have one flower on each stalk, and at most three, whereas the Virgin's Bower has multiple flowers on each stem.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pipestem_Clematis   (242 words)

  
 Planting a clematis vine
Vigorous and beautiful, clematis is available in many guises, from the species types with graceful nodding flowers to the impressive large-blooming hybrids that come in a variety of colours with single, ruffled or double flowers.
In the first spring after planting, all new clematis vines should be pruned back to a height of 12 inches to encourage strong bushy growth at the base, so the plant doesn't just grow one or two lanky stems.
Before planting, immerse the clematis container in a pail of water for up to 10 minutes to ensure that the roots are well moistened.
www3.sympatico.ca /ycunnington/clematis.html   (584 words)

  
 Clematis
Clematis will brighten any garden with elegant blooms that come in an array of sizes, colors and growth forms.
Generally easy to grow, the key to success with Clematis is to place them where the roots will be kept cool and constantly moist.
Depending on the variety, Clematis will bloom for about one month in the spring, and sometimes again in the fall, with some varieties, such as C. viticella and its hybrids, blooming from early spring until frost.
www.hortusb.com /moreclematis.html   (330 words)

  
 The Versatile Clematis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
You should plant your clematis one to two inches deeper than it was in the pot, burying one set of leaves below the soil level.
Staking may be needed if you want to train the clematis to grow up a trellis though obviously would not be required for plants you plan to let sprawl on the ground or grow through low-growing shrubs and hedges.
Clematis plants can be found at many nurseries, greenhouses, and garden centers, or ordered though on-line catalogs.
pss.uvm.edu /ppp/articles/clematis.htm   (595 words)

  
 Get Clever with your Clematis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Clematis, ivy and many others can be used as groundcovers, for instance - a great way to deal with a hard to mow slope.
The only real trick to remember with clematis is to plant them with their feet in shade and their lovely little heads in sun.
Clematis fit into three numbered classes, all of which need pruning at different times - and it seems like it would be impossible to remember which ones get pruned when.
www.dutchbulbs.com /bulblady/jan99/getclever.html   (1118 words)

  
 Clematis, Clematis bushes, Clematis gardening, Clematis plants, and everything clematis related
A site devoted to clematis and all that is clematis related, including selecting, buying, breeding, caring for and exhibiting.
We have cataloged over 1000 clematis and have more than 140 photos along with thousands of clematis nurseries, public and private gardens, clematis societies, authors, breeders, hybridizers and publications from all over the world.
Clematis and gardening related companies, organizations and individuals are welcome to join HelpMeFind - use the "New Listing" option found on the appropriate listing tab.
www.helpmefind.com /clematis/index.php   (136 words)

  
 Clematis
Clematis is found native from the United States to China and Tibet.
Clematis are categorized into three different groups depending on when they bloom and if they bloom from previous year's wood or if the cultivar only blooms on the new growth.
Clematis vary in hardiness and in time of bloom, depending on climate and conditions.
www.daytonvillage.org /gardenclub/clematis.htm   (1466 words)

  
 Clematis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Clematis are the most popular and most widely known of all garden climbing plants.
Clematis climb by means of twining leaf stalks and so need something to hold onto.
Clematis are plants of woodland clearings and hedges, in the main they like their roots to be in the cool, down amongst the shade and their heads up in the sun.
www.angliangardener.co.uk /Plants/clematis.htm   (1168 words)

  
 Clematis - vines in garden > care and culture of Clematis > planting
Clematis grown in containers can be planted throughout the season from April to mid-November.
Clematis prefer to have their lower section and root area protected from the hot sun.
Generally, clematis are quite frost resistant but they can freeze in harsh winters.
www.clematis-info.com /wms/wmsg.php/674.html   (571 words)

  
 Clematis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Sometimes the Clematis state is confused with the Honeysuckle state, but in fact the two are quite different.
In the Honeysuckle state the person is living in nostalgic fantasies of the past or reliving old regrets; but the Clematis person's thoughts drift away to imagined futures.
Clematis is one of the ingredients in Rescue Remedy, where it is used to help the fuzzy, light-headed feeling that can come at times of emergency.
www.bachcentre.com /centre/38/clematis.htm   (312 words)

  
 Clematis - Container Nursery - welcome!
Clematis enthusiasts may be interested in the origin of the names of Polish cultivars, many of these related to the important events in the Polish history and to the famous Poles.
It's worthwhile to note that all texts printed in blue are active links that lead to related information, such as photographs or pruning methods: 1 (none), 2 (light) or 3 (hard).
The encyclopaedia is accompanied by extensive section containing plants characteristics, growing advice, examples of application, as well as a few articles about clematis.
www.clematis.com.pl   (519 words)

  
 Clematis - Henryi
The Clematis ‘Henryi’, Lanuginosa X group, has white flowers with brown anthers that bloom in June and September and range in height of 10-12’ and a spread of 3’.
Clematis ‘Henryi’ was a winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit and one can see why.
Clematis prefers full sun but will tolerate shade in the morning in a well-drained area.
www.naturehills.com /new/product/perennialsdetails.aspx?prodid=1168   (164 words)

  
 GardenForum Horticulture: Question Time: Pruning Clematis
And pruning clematis is certainly one area that has heads scratching all over the world.
Clematis can be roughly divided into three groups when it comes to the subject of pruning.
Even though some years encourage a lot of early growth on clematis, don't be tempted to prune Group 2 and Group 3 varieties any earlier, as frosts can still kill this early growth leaving none to grow away on hard-pruned plants.
www.gardenforum.demon.co.uk /clematis.htm   (507 words)

  
 clematis nursery - walled garden nursery
At any time of the year you will find us with a huge variety of clematis in stock, many of these being new clematis introductions or rare species sourced from all over the world.
With all the new varieties which have been made available in recent times it would be very easy to stock 400 or more clematis but we feel it is more beneficial to our customers to not stock those which have been so obviously superseded.
We hope you will agree that this enables you to buy with confidence the best clematis plants both new and old, however if there is a plant you would like that is not on our list we will make every effort to obtain it for you.
www.clematis-nursery.co.uk   (346 words)

  
 White Flower Farm: Planting, growing, and caring for Climbing Roses and Clematis
Clematis are somewhat less tolerant, and prefer a well-drained soil with a pH close to neutral.
Clematis grow best when their roots are kept cool; plant annuals or shallow-rooted perennials such as Campanulas at the foot of the vine to shade the root zone.
Do not use thick mulches in summer, as they can promote Clematis wilt, a fungal disease that causes all or part of the foliage to wilt, usually in late spring, just as many varieties are beginning to bloom.
www.whiteflowerfarm.com /growing-roses-and-clematis.html   (871 words)

  
 CLEMATIS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Flowering plants often present the problem of when to prune and this is especially true with clematis.
Group C - In this group are all of the later flowering clematis that make their main flush of blooms after mid June.
This is an herbaceous, shrubby Clematis that reaches 2-5' in height and prefers moist soil in an area with some afternoon shade.
www.greergardens.com /clematis.htm   (3237 words)

  
 Clematis
Among those things is the woody vine clematis, known in England as virgin's bower in honor of the first Queen Elizabeth.
The "cool" clematis colors of purple, blue, pink and white were joined by "hotter" shades of red and yellow.
Many varieties of clematis perform well in Colorado, and their cultivation is relatively simple if gardeners can meet initial location and soil requirements.
www.colostate.edu /Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Flowers/Vines/clematis.htm   (402 words)

  
 Clematis
Clematis is one of the flowering vines better adapted for Colorado.
Plant clematis in a soil that drains well and is amended with organic matter such as compost.
There are two different kinds of clematis and you need to determine which kind you have before you prune.
www.ext.colostate.edu /ptlk/1045.html   (299 words)

  
 Pruning Clematis
Clematis can be a confusing group of plants to prune, since they are not all pruned the same way.
The earliest flowering clematis bloom on old wood, and later blooming varieties must produce new growth in order for flower buds to form.
If you are planting brand new clematis in your garden, wait until the second growing season before undertaking any pruning.
www.colostate.edu /Dept/CoopExt/4DMG/Flowers/Vines/prunclem.htm   (320 words)

  
 Clematis - vines in garden > articles about Clematis > Brother Stefan Franczak and his clematis
Jesuit priests in Rakowiecka street were also granted a permission and by the year 1996 a beautiful new church had been built on the garden premises, reducing its area to 0.5 hectare.
When Brother Stefan started to reorganise the monastery garden at the beginning of the 50's it was full of fences and tree stumps, and so there arose the need for vines that would quickly clothe them and enliven the garden with their colourful flowers.
He is an actual member of British Clematis Society and American Hemerocallis Society, and in 2000 he was appointed honorary member of International Clematis Society, and.
www.clematis-info.com /wms/wmsg.php/1195227.html   (2876 words)

  
 Wayside Gardens: Clematis Niobe - A rich red Clematis that blooms from summer to fall on compact vines.
Clematis is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty of room for the roots to spread.
Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, so apply a generous mulch or a shallow-rooted ground cover near the base of the vine.
Niobe is a Group II Clematis for pruning purposes, which means that in early spring you should cut back the vine 6 or 8 inches to the nearest pair of strong leaf axil buds.
www.waysidegardens.com /gardening/Wayside/PD.41488/NV.cid.wdom00004   (245 words)

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