Clematis Varieties For Shade

Performs well in full sun in the north, but prefers some shade (particularly in the heat of the afternoon) in the south. Best grown in organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Sum and Substance looks best paired with Heuchera Caramel or Obsidian which have dark, textured foliage. This Hosta is a large, outstanding perennial with a big personality and brightly colored foliage.

Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. Our ideal fertilizer schedule for you to use is as follows.

Green leaves edged in white and contrast to the shade garden! Hosta Patriot boasts strong white margin on dark green heart-shaped leaves. Prefers bright shade and humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate average to dry soils and full shade.

It is noted for its burgundy-pink flower buds, its late winter bloom of creamy white flowers and its glossy, leathery, evergreen, medium green leaves. Hybrid hellebores, sometimes commonly called hybrid Lenten roses or hybrid winter roses, are bushy,...

It is a collection of hybrids with a wide variety of flower colors including tones and combinations of purples, reds, near-blacks, whites, greens and pinks. An introduction of Wayside Gardens of Hodges, South Carolina.

Evergreen perennial with cup-shaped nodding blooms in colors ranging from cream, pink to red in late winter. Cut back flowering stems after bloom to promote new foliage growth. Flowers appear at the tips of branched stems clad with evergreen dark green...

It is much more manageable than some of the sprawling varieties. Ideal for a container plant, it is called the poor man's 'Perle d'Azur' because it is a similar blue, but more compact.

It needs a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs, over walls, and can be used as a container plant. Twisted Petals, Changing Colors Clematis Petit Faucon, Clematis 'Evisix', is an extraordinary and unique plant with...

Clematis Patricia Ann Fretwell needs a supporting structure to grow properly. The double flowers are on the old wood in May and June followed by single flowers on the new growth in September.

Blooms Spring and Fall Clematis Nelly Moser is an outstanding vigorous cultivar that is perfect for a shady location! Nelly Moser' is one of the most popular Clematis cultivars and will surely brighten any dark, shady area! Awarded Royal Horticultural...

Plant the Clematis Avant Garde in a sunny, well-drained location and keep roots mulched or shaded. This Clematis has very striking colors and offers an exciting new look for your garden! * Magenta and Pink Large Dahlia Like Blooms * Blooms Mid Summer...

Clematis is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty of room for the roots to spread. Clematis 'Roguchi' is a very reliable performer once established; it takes a season or two! Regarded as the best of all bell shaped bloomers, plant...

Clematis Huldine is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty of room for the roots to spread. *Attractive Flower on Both Sides *Vigorous Climber *Rebloomer Pruning & Training Clematis

Clematis Silmakivi needs a supporting structure to grow properly and it is easy to grow with a rich, porous, alkaline soil that has plenty of room for the roots to spread Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded,...

Huge Reblooming Ruffles Clematis 'Will Goodwin', displays lovely lavender-blue flowers with attractive heavily ruffled edges. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, but will thrive and bloom in shade.

Hot Pink Tulips on a Vine Clematis Princess Diana is a late flowering variety that produces masses of bright 4 petalled pink blooms from midsummer through fall. Prune lightly above the new leaf buds in early spring and remove any dead or weak stems of...

The blooms last into mid-September for a long-lasting display that is a spectacular show to be sure! Your Sweet Summer Love Clematis is a deciduous, ornamental vine that will climb up to 12 feet tall with a spread of up to 6 feet.

Compact Clematis is a Profuse Bloomer Clematis Hyde Hall, Clematis 'Evipo 009', is a compact clematis with lovely star-shaped white flowers that are sometimes tinged with green or pink.

Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, but will thrive and bloom in shade. Huge Fragrant White Cloud Clematis Terniflora, Clematis 'Terniflora', produces masses of small 1" creamy white flowers that completely...

Vigorous, long-flowering vine with double blooms. Clematis Crystal Fountain is a vigorous grower that is sure to impress you. 5-inch, semi-double blue flowers blanket this perennial vine from early summer into fall.

Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients. In warmer climates, cut it back in the spring before it begins to grow in order to remove any tips damaged from the winter.

Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded, so apply generous mulch or a shallow-rooted ground cover near the base of the vine. Its “true red” flowers will make a brilliant statement all summer long! * True Red...

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...

Seeing Red for the Longest Time Clematis Rosemoor, Clematis 'Evipo 002' PP#15,797, is one of the most recent new introductions from world-renowned breeder Raymond Evison. Clematis 'Rosemoor' is easy to grow in a rich, porous, alkaline soil with plenty...

Although pollinators love it, deer and bunnies will pass it by (so no need to worry about protecting it from your yard's critters). Gorgeous, Long-Blooming Clematis Jolly Good Clematis puts on a “jolly good” show, and keeps the fun coming all summer...

Clematis Ruutel needs a supporting structure to grow properly and it is easy to grow. Compact, Vigorous Growing & Heavy Bloomer Clematis Ruutel, Clematis 'Kiviruut', is one of the very best red clematis! The dark red color is stunning and complimented...