Q: I love clematis as there are so many different flower shapes, sizes and colors to choose from. I would like to plant them in pots to add something pretty to my outdoor seating space and use their ...

Clematis plants, boast beautiful blooms that range in shape from little bells to big, broad-faced flowers. There are both vining types and spreading varieties. (In fact, clematis is one of our ...

Purple clematis has long been a staple in Minnesota gardens. But lately, when gardeners here want a flashy plant, they've tended to gravitate toward exotics like mandevilla or annuals like cardinal ...

If you’d like to enjoy the spectacular blooms of Clematis, you need to understand two key points. First, Clematis needs lots of sun but wants cool, rich, moist soil to grow in. Second, Clematis vines ...

The Clematis is known as the aristocrat of climbing vines because it’s flowers are rich in color and have varied bloom times. Tomas Ovalle Fresno Bee, 2008 The beginning of June is summer clematis ...

Family lore has it that Wanda Lunn planted her first iris in her grandmother’s garden when she was 3. She’s been hooked on gardening ever since. Lunn grows hundreds of irises, lilies, peonies and ...

Q: Our clematis is doing well on top but not so well on the bottom. It gets full sun, and the base of the plant is shaded. Can you please tell me how to correct this? – Mike L. A: The top part looks ...

The Clematis is known as the aristocrat of climbing vines because it’s flowers are rich in color and have varied bloom times. Tomas Ovalle Fresno Bee, 2008 The beginning of June is summer clematis ...