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So the October 1967 Greenville News insert had a large article about the landscaping on campus. Here’s the text. What strikes you about this write-up?

Looking out across the beautiful verdant campus of Bob Jones University, one can hardly imagine the time when this ground was nothing but a large plot of red clay hills and dunes. Tall, graceful shade trees, flowering and fruit » smaller trees, and colorful shrubbery flowers of all kinds now dot the grounds. Linking these and the symmetrical modern buildings in panoramic view are vast expanses of lush green lawns.

When one first sees the neat, clean appearance of the campus, he finds it hard to believe that more than 4,000 students and faculty members walk back and forth across it every day. The 15 or 20 students on the grounds crew believe it though, for they are the ones who daily work keep it that way.

Each is assigned a section of the campus,, and everything down to the last little piece of paper or trash is picked up and everything is swept clean. "Cleanliness is next to godliness" is a proverb they live by. And this is a familiar maxim to the students, too.

One student sweeper acquired a special reward for his diligence in cleaning gutters. He found a $100 bill one day which became his - after a reasonable length of time had passed with no claimers.

The grounds crew has been particularly thankful for a new refuse removal system that was installed on the campus recently. This system, called "Gar-bax." features special refuse holders placed in strategic spots around the campus. Containing disposable paper bags, they eliminate the necessity of transferring refuse; for the bags can just be lifted out of the holders, sealed and discarded.

Bob Jones University has been featured in the nationally distributed "Gerbaxnews"--the trade publication of the International Paper Co.--for its effective use of this system.

The lawns at BJU have been greener this summer thanks to a huge new grass cutter, Jacobsen F-10, purchased last March. Mowing in 15-foot swaths, it shears the grass clean and fine.

Dick Murr, manager of grounds at BJU, said that "a section that used to take 3½ hours to cut now only takes 35 minutes.

The grounds crew also has four rotary riding mowers, eight small power mowers for trim-out work, and a six-foot Toro professional mower.

FRUIT TREES

Trees and shrubbery that bloom and have fruits at various times of the year have been placed in various parts of the campus. Large pine trees, some with seven-foot bolls and 12 feet in diameter, have been moved to more advantageous places where their effect might be more picturesque.

Forsythia, hydrangea and various types of spire dress the campus in the spring. Also, peach, plum, apple, pear, fig, apricot, cherry, wisteria and pink and white dogwood vie with one another to make the campus beautiful and fragrant-a place that students leaving at the end of the school year will never forget. When the peaches and plums mature, they add succulent taste treats to the dining common menu. The apples, harvested in the fall, give the new home economic classes plenty of practical experience in making jelly.

This past March, 1,000 azalea plants that were donated to the university were set out in beds; and all of the plants bloomed. The Greenville Garden Club counts in its beautification of Greenville competition the number of new azaleas and dogwood trees that are added to the BJU campus each year. Mrs. Bob Jones Sr. and Mrs. Bob Jones Jr. are both members of the club.

ROSE GARDEN

The rose garden planted near the dining common last winter and spring provided fragrant beauty during the summer. Red crape myrtle and orange pyracanthra add the bright touch of color to the campus in the late summer, as well as the red apples of the flowering crab trees. The maroon-leaved barberry bushes lining the drive between the Administration Build. ing and highway provide a neat contrast to the green lawns.

In the fall and winter, pyracantha, Mandela and holly trees and bushes of many varieties have their limbs bough gracefully under the weight of their vivid fruit. Holly lines the walkways to the dining common and fills the three large flag basins in front of it.

Boxwood, abelia, wax leaf ligustrum, and various evergreens keep the campus verdant and attractive through all the seasons of the year. Oaks, pines and other shade trees keep it cool and restful appearing. Many of the trees and shrubs have been donated by residents of Greenville.

Of special interest at BJU are the Bible land trees set out in front of the Fine Arts Building. These include thorn, hackberry, salix, acacia, olive, spikenard, and rose of Sharon.

Flower beds are rotated to provide beautiful, colorful effects during the various seasons. In the early spring, pastel-colored crocuses, showy narcissus, and yellow and white daffodils appear, followed later by multi-colored tulips and pansies. These give place in the summer to geraniums, petunias, cockscombs, and cannas of all hues.

WORDS IN FLOWERS

Mums and Joseph's coat take predominance in the fall. Using Joseph's coat with its multi-colored leaves, it has been the custom in the fall to spell out in the beds in front of the alumni building such phrases as "God is Love" and "Jesus Saves."

In the garden area of the university are glads, dahlias, zinnias and asters. John Ludwig, superintendent of buildings and grounds, uses these to form lovely bouquets of flowers for the church services held at BJU, as well as for the Information Desk. He also provides the dining common with some of these flowers to dress up the tables.

A number of cymbidium orchid plants were recently donated to the school, and these are kept in the university's large greenhouse. These will begin producing 7,000 blooms, which will be sold in the school bookstore to young men for their special dates.

The geraniums and Joseph's coat are also kept in the greenhouse when not in use. Azalea plants and camellias are kept there until late March, when they are set out for Bible Conference time in the center divider near the entrance to the campus. If a rather bad frost is predicted at this time, these plants are all dug up and taken in for the night, to be set out again the next morning!

A lake shows forth its mirror-like surface behind the maintenance building. White rocks--rip-rip from the Campbell Limestone Co.--have been placed around the lake. An island in the lake was developed in June; and now crape myrtle, dogwood, Japanese maple and a little white walk of wash river rock grace it. Eventually, a bridge will reach out to the island from the mainland.

Weeping willow trees are going to be planted along one side of the lake near the dam, and also near the dining common.

Where rain drains come into the lake, waterfalls will be built out of white rock. And flower beds will be made in various spots around the lake.

On the far side of the lake are picnic grounds with fire-places, tables, and tall pines. These are used by student and faculty groups for outings.

Dads and boys find the fishing pretty good at the lake. Mr. Murr said that one of his assistants caught in one evening on an artificial worm four lovely 15-inch bass. Bamboo growths are around and near the lake, and these make one think of fishing poles.

The grounds crew feed the lawns twice a year. They also landscape new homes that are built for faculty and staff members, and they take care of the grounds around the homes. All told, they have the care of about 140 acres at BJU. Les Ollila, an ex-logger from Michigan who became a student, has given the trees on the campus some much-needed pruning during the past year. He had gained tree trimming and surgery experience with tree surgeons in his home state before coming to BJU.

That lake? That would become “Omega Lake” back campus. By the time this archivist was a student, it was a campus joke, not this idyllic vision.

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How to Choose the Right Emergency Tree Service in Spring Hill, FL

When a storm hits Spring Hill, FL, and you've got a massive oak blocking your driveway or a fallen tree crushing your fence, you need help fast. But here's the thing – not all tree service companies are created equal. Some will show up, take your money, and leave you with a bigger mess than you started with.

What Makes an Emergency Different

Emergency tree situations don't wait for business hours. A professional tree service for urgent situations means they understand the difference between "I need this tree trimmed next week" and "this 60-foot pine is leaning against my power lines right now." The best tree service companies in Spring Hill maintain 24-hour availability because trees don't care if it's 2 AM on a Sunday.

Emergency tree care involves more than just cutting and hauling. You're dealing with safety hazards, potential property damage, and often insurance claims. Local tree service providers who specialize in emergency work know how to document everything properly for your insurance company while making your property safe again.

Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring

First question: Are they licensed and insured? Don't just take their word for it. Ask to see proof. A qualified arborist should carry both general liability and workers' compensation insurance. If someone gets hurt on your property and they're not properly insured, guess who's liable?

Second: What's their response time? Some companies say they offer emergency services but show up three days later. That's not emergency service – that's regular service with emergency pricing. Real emergency tree services should be on-site within hours, not days.

Third: Do they have certified experts on staff? The International Society of Arboriculture certifies arborists, and this certification matters. It means they actually know the difference between proper pruning cuts and hack jobs that will kill your tree.

Red Flags to Watch Out For

Door-to-door salespeople after storms are usually bad news. Legitimate tree service companies don't need to hunt for work after hurricanes – they're already booked solid helping their existing customers. These storm chasers often do shoddy work, damage your property, and disappear before you can hold them accountable.

Cash-only payment demands are another red flag. Professional tree services accept checks and credit cards. They provide detailed written estimates. They don't pressure you to sign contracts on the spot or demand full payment upfront.

Watch out for extremely low bids too. Tree removal costs vary based on tree size, location, and complexity, but drastically underpriced quotes usually mean corners will be cut. Either they'll add surprise charges later or they'll do dangerous, substandard work.

Understanding the Work Involved

Emergency tree removal isn't just about cutting down the tree. A comprehensive tree service includes assessment of surrounding structures, safe removal techniques that won't cause additional damage, and complete cleanup. Tree species affects the approach – removing a brittle eucalyptus requires different techniques than removing a dense live oak.

Stump grinding service often becomes necessary after emergency removal. That tree stump left behind isn't just ugly – it's a safety hazard and breeding ground for pests. Professional stump grinding eliminates the problem completely rather than just cutting it flush with the ground.

Some situations require specialized equipment. Large trees near power lines need bucket trucks and crane services. Trees that have fallen onto structures need careful sectional removal to prevent further damage. Make sure your chosen company has the right equipment for your specific situation.

What Proper Emergency Tree Care Looks Like

Real tree care professionals start with a thorough assessment. They identify all potential hazards, not just the obvious ones. That leaning tree might have root damage that affects nearby trees too. They look at the whole picture.

They follow proper safety protocols. OSHA guidelines exist for tree work because it's inherently dangerous. Professional tree services use proper rigging techniques, maintain safe working distances from power lines, and have emergency procedures in place.

Quality service includes complete cleanup. You shouldn't have wood chips scattered across your neighbor's yard or branches left hanging in other trees. Professional tree removal service means your property looks better than it did before the emergency, not worse.

The Insurance Factor

Emergency tree services that work regularly with insurance companies know how to document everything properly. They take photos, provide detailed reports, and separate emergency stabilization costs from permanent repairs. This documentation can make the difference between a smooth insurance claim and a denied one.

Some tree service companies even work directly with insurance adjusters. They understand what insurance companies will and won't cover. For example, most policies cover tree removal if the tree damages a structure, but not if it just falls in your yard. Knowing these distinctions helps you make informed decisions about what work to do immediately versus what can wait.

Cost Considerations

Emergency tree service costs more than regular tree work – that's just reality. You're paying for immediate availability, after-hours work, and often more complex removal situations. But emergency pricing shouldn't be highway robbery either.

Get quotes from multiple companies when possible, but understand that in true emergency situations, you might not have that luxury. Reputable companies provide fair emergency pricing that reflects the urgency and complexity without taking advantage of your situation.

Tree removal costs will vary significantly based on size, location, and complexity. A small tree that fell away from structures might cost a few hundred dollars to remove. A large tree tangled in power lines could cost several thousand. The key is making sure you're getting value for what you pay.

Local Considerations in Spring Hill

Spring Hill's tree species create specific challenges. The area's mix of native oaks, pines, and palms, plus non-native species like eucalyptus, each have different failure patterns during storms. Local tree service providers understand these patterns and can predict which trees are most likely to cause problems.

Soil conditions in Spring Hill also affect tree stability. The sandy soil drains well but doesn't provide as much root anchorage as clay soils. This means trees can uproot more easily during storms, creating different removal challenges than trees that break off at the trunk.

Local permitting requirements matter too. Some tree removal requires permits, especially for large or protected species. Experienced local tree services know when permits are needed and how to obtain them quickly.

Making the Right Choice

The right emergency tree service combines immediate availability with professional expertise. They show up when they say they will, with proper equipment and trained crews. They communicate clearly about what needs to be done and why. They leave your property safe and clean.

Don't base your decision solely on price. The cheapest option often becomes the most expensive when you factor in property damage, injuries, or work that needs to be redone. Focus on finding a company that can handle your emergency properly the first time.

Look for companies with local roots. National chains might have resources, but local companies understand your area's specific challenges and have reputations to maintain in the community. They're also more likely to be available when you need them most. Learn more about emergency tree services to keep your trees safe, healthy, and protected from storm damage all year long.

When You Need Emergency Tree Service Now

Tree emergencies don't wait for convenient timing. Whether it's a fallen tree blocking your driveway, branches threatening power lines, or storm damage creating safety hazards, quick action prevents bigger problems.

For residents and businesses in Spring Hill, FL facing emergency tree situations, Barto Stumps provides reliable emergency response with certified arborists and professional equipment. We understand that when trees become dangerous, you need expert help fast – not next week, not when it's convenient, but now.

Barto Stumps

📍 2066 Gold Rd, Spring Hill FL 34609

☎️ 727-336-5271

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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. Kitty Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, prune for Group 2 – remove dead and damaged vines in late winter then deadhead regularly to promote more flowers. Plants in one-gallon containers are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 13. Mrs. Robert Brydon Masses of small, half-inch flowers with lavender sepals and prominent platinum stamens form the sparkling clusters that ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’ is known for. Photo via Alamy. Blooming from mid- to late summer amid dark green foliage, the flowers are followed by silky seed heads. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window, document,'script', ' fbq('init', '176410929431717'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); Source link

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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. Kitty Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, prune for Group 2 – remove dead and damaged vines in late winter then deadhead regularly to promote more flowers. Plants in one-gallon containers are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 13. Mrs. Robert Brydon Masses of small, half-inch flowers with lavender sepals and prominent platinum stamens form the sparkling clusters that ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’ is known for. Photo via Alamy. Blooming from mid- to late summer amid dark green foliage, the flowers are followed by silky seed heads. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window, document,'script', ' fbq('init', '176410929431717'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); Source link

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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. Kitty Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, prune for Group 2 – remove dead and damaged vines in late winter then deadhead regularly to promote more flowers. Plants in one-gallon containers are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 13. Mrs. Robert Brydon Masses of small, half-inch flowers with lavender sepals and prominent platinum stamens form the sparkling clusters that ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’ is known for. Photo via Alamy. Blooming from mid- to late summer amid dark green foliage, the flowers are followed by silky seed heads. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window, document,'script', ' fbq('init', '176410929431717'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); Source link

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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. Kitty Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, prune for Group 2 – remove dead and damaged vines in late winter then deadhead regularly to promote more flowers. Plants in one-gallon containers are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 13. Mrs. Robert Brydon Masses of small, half-inch flowers with lavender sepals and prominent platinum stamens form the sparkling clusters that ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’ is known for. Photo via Alamy. Blooming from mid- to late summer amid dark green foliage, the flowers are followed by silky seed heads. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window, document,'script', ' fbq('init', '176410929431717'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); Source link

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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. Kitty Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, prune for Group 2 – remove dead and damaged vines in late winter then deadhead regularly to promote more flowers. Plants in one-gallon containers are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 13. Mrs. Robert Brydon Masses of small, half-inch flowers with lavender sepals and prominent platinum stamens form the sparkling clusters that ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’ is known for. Photo via Alamy. Blooming from mid- to late summer amid dark green foliage, the flowers are followed by silky seed heads. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window, document,'script', ' fbq('init', '176410929431717'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); Source link

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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. 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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. 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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. Kitty Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, prune for Group 2 – remove dead and damaged vines in late winter then deadhead regularly to promote more flowers. Plants in one-gallon containers are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 13. Mrs. Robert Brydon Masses of small, half-inch flowers with lavender sepals and prominent platinum stamens form the sparkling clusters that ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’ is known for. Photo via Alamy. Blooming from mid- to late summer amid dark green foliage, the flowers are followed by silky seed heads. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window, document,'script', ' fbq('init', '176410929431717'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); Source link

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Can I Remove a Tree on My Property Myself in Spring Hill, FL?

Living in Spring Hill, FL means enjoying beautiful weather, lush greenery, and plenty of trees. But what happens when one of those trees becomes a hazard—or simply needs to go? Many homeowners wonder, Can I remove a tree on my property myself? While it may seem like a DIY project worth tackling, there are a few important things to consider before grabbing your chainsaw.

Understanding Local Regulations in Spring Hill

Before you touch that tree, check with the Hernando County building department or your local municipality. Some trees are protected, and removal may require a permit—especially if they are a certain size, species, or located in a conservation area.

Removing a tree without the proper clearance could result in fines or legal trouble, so always do your homework first.

Tree Removal Isn’t Always Safe

Tree removal can be more dangerous than it looks. Even small trees can fall unpredictably or damage nearby property. Larger trees often involve power lines, nearby structures, or other hazards that are best handled by a professional service.

At Barto Stumps, we’ve seen many DIY jobs that ended with broken fences, damaged roofs, or even emergency calls. Our trained crews have the right equipment and knowledge to handle tricky removals safely and efficiently.

Tools and Equipment You’ll Need

If you’re still considering a DIY removal for a smaller tree, here’s what you might need:

Chainsaw (well-maintained and used with care)

Safety gear (helmet, goggles, gloves, boots)

Ropes or rigging gear

Ladder or lift (for high branches)

A solid understanding of tree-cutting techniques

But even with the right gear, things can go wrong fast if you're not experienced. Many homeowners find it more cost-effective in the long run to hire a professional to get the job done right the first time.

Hidden Challenges Most People Don’t Expect

Tree roots can interfere with plumbing and foundations. Some stumps continue to grow, and decaying wood can attract pests. Removing a tree is one thing—but handling the aftermath (like stump grinding or debris removal) can be another project altogether.

As your local tree service company, we offer complete solutions, including stump grinding and emergency services. This means you don’t have to worry about the mess afterward.

When Should You Call a Professional?

You should definitely call a professional service if:

The tree is close to power lines or a structure

The tree is large or leaning

You suspect the tree is diseased or unstable

You’re unsure about local tree regulations

You don’t have proper safety equipment

A trained arborist can assess the tree and recommend the safest, most efficient solution—whether it’s a full removal, pruning, or emergency trimming after a storm.

Local Help You Can Trust

If you're unsure whether you should attempt tree removal on your own, don't hesitate to reach out to a trusted local tree service company like Barto Stumps. We’re based right here in Spring Hill, FL, and we’ve built our reputation on honest service, safety, and putting our neighbors first.

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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. 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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. Kitty Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, prune for Group 2 – remove dead and damaged vines in late winter then deadhead regularly to promote more flowers. Plants in one-gallon containers are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 13. Mrs. Robert Brydon Masses of small, half-inch flowers with lavender sepals and prominent platinum stamens form the sparkling clusters that ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’ is known for. Photo via Alamy. Blooming from mid- to late summer amid dark green foliage, the flowers are followed by silky seed heads. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window, document,'script', ' fbq('init', '176410929431717'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); Source link

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1. Aotearoa This clematis cultivar produces an abundance of purple, three- to five-inch star-shaped flowers with contrasting yellow stamens bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Elegant sepals are slightly recurved at the tips, giving them a graceful, whimsical appearance. Light green leaves are tinged with red around the edges. These lovely flowers thrive just as well in shady locations as they do in full sun. This is a wonderful performer when growing over arbors, fences, and with climbing roses. Aotearoa is the Te Reo Maori word for New Zealand, which translates to “the land of the long white cloud.” ‘Aotearoa’ grows nine to 12 feet long and can be pruned to a strong set of buds about 12 inches above the ground in early spring. This cultivar is hardy in Zones 3 to 11. 2. Arabella One of the most popular non-vining clematis varieties, ‘Arabella’ bears six-sepaled star-shaped flowers of deep amethyst that start out with a reddish tint. The three- to four-inch flowers have cream white stamens and bloom over an exceptionally long season, from early summer to early fall, with blooms followed by ornate, plumed seed heads. A non-climber, it prefers a full sun location. Its upright growth looks magnificent as a ground cover or container specimen, or weaving through shrubs and deciduous trees. ‘Arabella’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 10, it quickly grows three to five feet in length. Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back to a set of strong buds about eight inches above the ground. You can find ‘Arabella’ plants in two-and-a-half-inch pots available from Hirt’s Gardens via Walmart. 3. Avant Garde A large flowering clematis hybrid, ‘Avant Garde’ has stunning, two-inch double flowers of deep, velvety magenta with a center consisting of dahlia-like sepals in flamingo pink. Bred from disease resistant species, this vigorous plant produces an abundance of flowers. A robust but well-behaved climber, the two-tone flowers pop among the deep green leaves. It loves to climb with its head in the sun, and really shines when scrambling over supports such as arbors, fences, and pergolas. ‘Avant Garde’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, it needs a full sun location. Cut it back hard in early spring to six to 12 inches, above pairs of healthy buds. Container plants are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 4. Blue Ravine With large flowers of six to eight inches in diameter, ‘Blue Ravine’ blooms are a beautiful mauve tone with darker mid-veins and vibrant magenta anthers. A multi-stemmed vine with a handsome twining or trailing habit, flowering takes place in late spring and early summer with a lighter rebloom in late summer to early fall. ‘Blue Ravine’ Ideal for container growth as a thriller on a small trellis or spilling over the edges, the vines grow six to nine feet and are hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune following the Group 2 guidelines in our clematis growing guide. Nursery container plants are available at Burpee. 5. Diamantina A vibrant rebloomer, Diamantina™ (‘Evipo039’) sports richly colored, blue-violet flowers with magenta highlights that grow four to six inches wide. The first bloom in late spring produces fully double, dahlia-like flowers while the second, late summer bloom provides elegant single flowers. The compact vines make a stylish display climbing a trellis in containers, city or courtyard gardens, and foundation plantings, or as a vibrant spiller in mixed planters. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Diamantina Vines grow six to eight feet long and are pruned for Group 2 – a tidy up and light trim in early spring followed by regular deadheading to encourage reblooming. You can find Diamantina™ clematis plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 6. Edda A compact charmer from the Boulevard® series, Edda™ (‘Evipo074’) produces masses of dramatic, three- to five-inch flowers from late spring to early autumn. The plush royal purple petals are adorned with magenta bars and anthers. Edda A beautiful choice for containers, small gardens, and patios, Edda grows three to four feet and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune as for Group 3, cutting back all vines in late winter. You can find plants available at Nature Hills Nursery. 7. Ernest Markham With large, velvety flowers of raspberry red and contrasting creamy filaments tipped with chocolate anthers, ‘Ernest Markham’ makes a striking vertical display. The four- to six-inch blooms are free flowering from midsummer to fall. This clematis cultivar makes a handsome specimen in containers, flowerbeds in cottage and courtyard gardens, or climbing up trellises and through shrubs. ‘Ernest Markham’ It grows 10 to 12 feet and requires a full to part-sun location. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8, it can be pruned in late winter or early spring. Cut just above a set of strong leaf buds, eight to 18 inches above the ground. Plants in one-gallon pots are available at Burpee. 8. Golden Tiara This vigorous climber in sunshine yellow has a pleasant fragrance and puts on a long lasting, showy display from early June through September. The two- to four-inch nodding, lantern-like flowers provide spectacular contrast from the magenta anthers and are followed by large, fluffy seed heads that birds like to use as nesting materials. With a strong twining habit, this clematis loves to climb up arbors and trellises or through shrubs, making a striking summer screen. Growing 10 to 15 feet, it likes a full sun location and is hardy in Zones 3 to 9. Cut vines back hard in early spring to 10 to 18 inches, just above a strong set of buds. 9. Hagley Hybrid A compact vine, ‘Hagley Hybrid’ features a profuse display of showy, eight-sepaled flowers in chiffon pink from May through September. The large, six- to eight-inch flowers have an opalescent shine that is beautifully highlighted by the dark ruby anthers. This free flowering vine prefers partial shade, and is an ideal choice to brighten up dark corners on the deck or patio while twining up trellises or through hedges and shrubs. And its tidy growth makes it a choice selection for containers. ‘Hagley Hybrid’ Hardy in Zones 4 to 11, it grows seven to 10 feet. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a set of healthy buds about 12 inches above the ground. You can find plants in four-inch containers available from Wekiva Foliage via Walmart. 10. Happy Jack Purple Large and velvety plum-colored flowers have a pretty yellow throat and anthers that give charming contrast. The three- to five-inch blooms are long-lasting and appear from late June through September. Highly ornamental with a tidy habit, it’s attractive as a back border planting, in containers, or clambering up supports like arbors and trellises. Happy Jack Purple Hardy in Zones 5 to 9, this clematis likes a full to partial sun location and grows six to eight feet. Prune vines back in early spring to one to to feet above the ground, leaving two sets of strong buds in place. Plants in quart-sized containers are available at Home Depot. 11. Jackmanii An old-fashioned favorite with large velvety flowers of royal purple with magenta ribs and creamy anthers. Masses of five to seven-inch blooms appear from mid-June to September, and silky platinum or rosy colored seed heads add interest right through autumn. This prolific clematis vine provides spectacular vertical highlights in the garden. A good climber for arbors, fences, and trellises, it’s also striking as a ground cover or twining through shrubs. ‘Jackmanii’ This cultivar grows 10 to 12 feet, requires full sun, and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9. Prune hard in late winter or early spring to a pair of strong buds about 12 inches from the ground. You can pick up container plants at Nature Hills Nursery. 12. Kitty A compact, bushy clematis vine with mounded growth, Kitty™ (‘Evipo097’) sports sumptuous, bright white flowers with delicate purple anthers measuring three to four inches. Very free flowering with two bloom times on multiple vines that grow only three to four feet, the first flush of flowers is in early to midsummer with a second, lighter flush in late summer to fall. This member of the Boulevard® series is superb choice for city and courtyard gardens, containers and patio planters, or wall side borders. Kitty Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, prune for Group 2 – remove dead and damaged vines in late winter then deadhead regularly to promote more flowers. Plants in one-gallon containers are available at Nature Hills Nursery. 13. Mrs. Robert Brydon Masses of small, half-inch flowers with lavender sepals and prominent platinum stamens form the sparkling clusters that ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’ is known for. Photo via Alamy. Blooming from mid- to late summer amid dark green foliage, the flowers are followed by silky seed heads. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window, document,'script', ' fbq('init', '176410929431717'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); Source link

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