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Chalk Hill Clematis
P.O. Box 1847
11720 Chalk Hill Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-433-8416 office, 707-433-8963 fax
www.chalkhillclematis.com

Our clematis offerings are organized by the following plant groups:

Atragene Group
Evergreen Group
Herbaceous and Non-Clinging Shrubs
Large Flowered Group
Montana Group
Texensis – Viorna Group
Viticella Group and Related Forms
Other Species and Cultivars

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The Atragene Group
Includes the alpina, chiisinensis, koreana and macropetala groups. Characteristics; Nodding, lantern or bell–shaped flowers, spring flowering on the growth of the previous year, tolerant of cold temperatures, sun/ part shade, to 10 feet.

‘Albiflora’ – C. alpina (1955) – Raised by Magnus Johnson of Sweden. Creamy white, bell –shaped flowers with light green staminoides and finely cut light green foliage. Flowers mid-to-late spring. Height: 6-8 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ alpina ‘Odorata’ – C. alpina(1980) - Introduced by Magnus Johnson of Sweden.The mid-blue, bell-shaped flowers are sweetly scented especially if given a sunny aspect. Flowers mid-to-late spring. Height: 8-10 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ alpina ‘Pamela Jackman’ – C. alpina (1960) - Nodding, bell-shaped, deep azure blue flowers with creamy white stamens. Height: 8-10 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Blue Bird’ – C. macropetala (1962) - From Canada, mauve-blue, semi-double, bell-shaped flowers with a lovely inner skirt of pale blue surrounding a central boss of white stamens. Flowers mid-to-late spring. Height: 8-10 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Blue Dancer’ - C. alpina (1995) - A Raymond Evison introduction. Slender, pale, silver blue, 3” bell-shaped flowers. Flowers in mid-to late spring. Height: 6-8 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Burford White’ - C. alpina (1985) - Creamy white, bell-shaped flowers that show nicely against the light green finely cut foliage. Flowers mid-to-late spring Height: 6-8 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ chiisanensis ‘Lemon Bells’ – Atragene Group - From South Korea the 2-3-in., pale lemon, bell-shaped flowers with a hint of purplish red at the base. Flowers late spring to early summer. Height: 10 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $17.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Constance’ - C. alpina (1992) - Semi-double, nodding, bell-shaped, deep reddish-pink flowers. Free flowering and considered an improvement on its parent, Ruby (alpina) Flowers mid-to-late spring Height: 8-10 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Foxy’ - C. alpina (1996) - Introduced by Raymond Evison. Very pale pink, bell-shaped flowers with a very pretty, inner skirt of pink staminodes. Flowers mid-to-late spring. Height: 8-10 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Frances Rivas’ - C. alpina (pre 1965) - This very popular variety has deep, rich blue to mid-blue, nodding, bell-shaped flowers that are among the largest in the alpina family. Flowers in mid-to-late spring. Height: 8-10 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Helsingborg’ – C. alpina (1970) - Shiny deep blue-purple, nodding, bell-shaped flowers with matching petaloid staminodes. A real beauty. Flowers spring. Height: 8-10 feet No pruning Zones:3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Jacqueline du Pre’ – C. alpina (1985) - Raised and introduced by Barry Fretwell and named after the late British cellist. Semi-nodding, bell-shaped, pale-pink flowers with slivery-pink edges. Flowers spring. Height: 8-10 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Jan Lindmark’ – C. macropetala (pre 1981) – Purple-mauve with darker streaks and an inner skirt that is paler in color. Flowers early spring. Available in Fall 2004. Height: 6-8 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ Koreana var. fragrans – Atragene Group (1976) - The brownish ruby- red color of these small, nodding, slightly fragrant flowers is quite unique. Flowers early spring to early summer. Height: 10-12 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Lagoon’ - C. macropetala (1958) - Deep blue, nodding, bell-shaped flowers with an inner skirt the same color surrounding a boss of creamy whit stamens. Flowers late spring to early summer. Height: 8-12 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ macropetala – C. macropetala (1829) - This species from China never fails to provide a fine display of dark lavender-blue, bell-shaped flowers in early spring. Height: 8-10 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Maidwell Hall’ – C. macropetala (1956) - Small, very deep blue, fully double, bell-shaped flowers in mid-to-late spring. Height: 6- 8 feet No Pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Markhams Pink’ – C. macropetala (1935) - Introduced by W.Robinson and named after the outstanding English gardener Ernest Markham. A profusion of beautiful, 3-in., pink double flowers cover this plant in early spring. Height 8-12 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Purple Spider’ –C. macropetala (1992) – Nodding, long spidery sepals of dark purple with an inner skirt of the same color. Flowers midspring to late spring. Available in Fall 2004. Height: 6-8 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Willy’ – C. alpina (1970) - Pale pink, bell-shaped flowers with darker rose shadings at the base and contrasting greenish cream stamens. Flowers in mid-to-late spring. Height: 8-10 feet No pruning Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

The Evergreen Group Includes armandii, cirhossa , forsteri groups and terniflora. These plants are not suited for the colder regions of the country so please check your zone to make sure the plant is appropriate for your area. Note the terniflora is only evergreen in the warmest regions.

‘Apple Blossom’- Armandii Group - Masses of pale pink in bud, opening white to 2-in. saucer-shaped, fragrant flowers. Long, pointed, leathery dark green foliage. Blooms early spring. Height: 20 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $19.95 _______________________________________________________________________ armandii ‘Snowdrift’ - Armandii Group - Masses of pure white 2-in. fragrant flowers. Long pointed leathery dark green foliage. Blooms in early spring. Height: 20 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $19.95 _______________________________________________________________________ x cartmanii ‘Joe’ - Forsterii Group (1983) – From New Zealand this outstanding cultivar has masses of small, semi-nodding, white flowers flushed with green. The compact growth habit make this ideal for a container or the alpine garden. Height: 6 feet No pruning Zones: 7-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ cirrhosa var. balearica - Cirrhosa Group (1783) – Winter–flowering. Very attractive, finely cut foliage and 2-in. creamy yellow bells with red-brown spots on the inside. Height: 15 feet No pruning Zones 7-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ cirrhosa ‘Wisley Cream’ - Cirrhosa Group (1970) – Winter-flowering with bell-shaped, 1-in. creamy white flowers. Height: 15 feet No pruning Zones: 7-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Early Sensation’ – Forsteri Group - (1995) – Pure white, bowl-shaped, scented flowers with greenish yellow stamens. Flowers early spring. Height: 6.5 feet No Pruning Zones: 7-9 $24.95 _______________________________________________________________________ forsteri - Forsteri Group (1791) – From New Zealand this species has small, semi-nodding, star-shaped, greenish white, fragrant flowers. Blooms April-May. Height: 6-8 feet No pruning Zones: 8-9 $19.95 _______________________________________________________________________ hookeriana - Forsteri Group (1864) – Very similar and possibly related to forsteri. Small, pale yellow, star shaped flowers. The foliage is more finely cut than forsterii. Blooms April - May. Height: 6-8 feet No pruning Zones: 8-9 $19.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Lunar Lass’ - Forsteri Group (1986) – A non-clinging, trailing shrub with masses of small, pale greenish cream flowers and parsley like foliage. Flowers April-May. A fine subject for an alpine garden or small container. Height: 2 feet No pruning Zones: 8-9 $19.95 _______________________________________________________________________ terniflora - This species from Asia has naturalized in the Eastern USA and is sometimes known as the “Sweet Autumn Clematis”. The masses of small, white, hawthorn-scented flowers are produced in autumn. This variety is only evergreen in the warmer regions. Height: 20-30 feet Pruning optional or hard Zones: 5-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

The Herbaceous and Non-Clinging Shrubs A fine choice and valuable addition to the perennial border. This charming and diverse group is used to great effect in European gardens and is just waiting to be discovered by the American gardener. They need support from surrounding plants or a small cage. They will provide color all summer long. Prune hard. Zones 4-9.

‘Alionushka’ – Integrifolia Group (1963) – Rich, mauve-pink , 3-in. long, nodding flowers. Flowers mid summer to autumn. Height; 3-5 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $15.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Arabella’ – Integrifolia Group (1990) – Lovely, sky blue, 2-in. flowers grace this plant. Flowers June to September. Height: 5-6 feet. Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ x aromatica - Herbaceous Group (1845) – Small, fragrant, deep violet-blue flowers with prominent yellow stamens. Flowers June-September. Height: 6 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $$16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ x diversifolia ‘Blue Boy’ – Integrifolia Group (1947) – Bell-shaped, nodding, 2-3-in. silvery, mid- blue flowers. Flowers June - September. Height: 5-6 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ x diversifolia ‘Olgae’ – Integrifolia Group - Clear mid-blue, 2-3-in., sweetly scented, nodding flowers with distinctive twisted sepals. Flowers May – September. Height: 2 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ x durandii - Herbaceous/Integrifolia Group (1874) – Deep indigo-blue, 4-in. semi-nodding flowers. An older variety but still unsurpassed. Flowers May – October. Height: 4-6 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Evisix’ (‘Petit Faucon’) - Integrifolia Group (1989) - A stunning plant from England with deep violet-blue, shiny, 2-in. flowers and contrasting yellow stamens. As the flower opens the sepals twist in a most interesting way. Flowers May-October. Height: 3 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Hakuree’ – Integrifolia Group – Raised in Japan by Ozawa. White, nodding bell-shaped, jasmine scented flowers . Long narrow twisted tepals. Early flowers may be tinged with pale lavender. Some have reported a blue bar developing with age. Flowers June –September. Height: 2-3 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ heracleifolia ‘Cassandra’ – Heracleifolia Group – This herbaceous shrublet produces small, scented, mid-blue, hyacinth like flowers. Blooms mid-summer to autumn. Height: 3 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 5-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ integrifolia – Integrifolia Group (1573) – Deep blue, 1-in. nodding, bell-like flowers produced from late spring to autumn. Highly recommended for the front of the perennial border. Height: 2-3 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $15.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Juuli’ – Integrifolia Group (1984) Raised by Kivistik. Much like Arabella but with a profusion of purple-blue, 3-in. flowers. Blooms mid-summer to late summer. Height: 4-5 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Mrs. Robert Brydon’ – Heracleifolia Group (1935) From Cleveland, Ohio, this scrambling, non-clinging, herbaceous clematis has masses of small bluish-white flowers with prominent white filaments. Quite useful as a ground cover or under planting. Flowers midsummer to autumn. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Pamela’ - Flammula Group (1962) - An excellent form of recta that is rarely offered in the USA. It produces masses of scented, small white flowers for a longer time than the species. Flowers June – September. Height: 6 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Pangourne Pink’ – Integrifolia Group (1992) – The deep pink flowers open bell-shaped. The flower is a little larger than most integrifolias. Flowers late spring to early autumn. Height: 2-3 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $15.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Pamiat Serdtsa’ – Integrifolia Group (1967) – The name translates as Memory of the Heart. Slightly nodding, 3-in., bell shaped, flowers variously described as purplish violet or violet-lilac with a satiny sheen. The midrib of each sepal is slightly darker and shinier. Pale yellow anthers. Flowers late spring to early autumn. Height: 4-6 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ recta – Herbaceous Group (1597) - Masses of star-shaped, fragrant white flowers produced in June and July followed by a nice display of seedheads. Site this at the back of the herbaceous border. Height: 4-6 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ recta ‘Purpurea’ – Flammula Group – The young foliage is deep purple maturing to a bluish green. Masses of star-shaped, fragrant white flowers produced in June and July followed by a nice display of seedheads. Height: 4-6 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Rooguchi’ – Integrifolia Group (1988) – We are very pleased to add this to our catalog. This integrifolia hybrid from Japan produces dark plum colored, 3-in. bell-shaped flowers. Sometimes prone to mildew. Flowers non stop from June to October. Height: 4 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ tubulosa (Syn. davidiana) - Heracleifolia Group (1863) – From China. Very pretty, scented, tubular, hyacinth like, powder-blue flowers. Blooms early summer to early autumn. A fine specimen for a small container or in the mixed perennial border. Height: 3 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ tubulosa ‘Wyvale’ - Heracleifolia Group (ca. 1955) – Strongly scented, tubular, hyacinth like, deep mid-blue flowers, 1.25-in. long. The flowers reflex back showing showing off the yellow stamens. Flowers: Midsummer to early autumn. Height: 3-4 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

The Large-Flowered Group - Early and Late Flowering The Early Large-flowering cultivars bloom in late spring /early summer on wood ripened from the previous season. A light pruning after the first period of flowering will encourage another round of flowering later in the summer to early autumn. Some varieties will produce flowers almost continuously throughout the summer. The Late Large-flowering cultivars produce their flowers from early summer to Autumn. In warmer zones the flowering will begin in early summer and in colder climate mid-summer. Many will re-bloom if given a light pruning and fertilizing after they flower. These are pruned hard in early spring producing flowers on the new growth.

‘Alice Fisk’ - Early Large-Flowered Group (1964) – Raised by Jim Fisk. Pale wisterias-blue, long pointed sepals, slightly wavy margins and dark brown anthers. flowers May-June and August-September. Available in Fall 2004. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Allanah’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1968) – From Alister Keay in New Zealand. Striking, large deep ruby-red flowers with almost black anthers. Flowers midsummer to autumn. Height: 8 feet Prune light (2) or hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Asao’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1971) – From Japan. Large flowers with deep pink margins and a pale pink almost white bar. Bright golden anthers. Flowers late spring to early summer and late summer to autumn. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Ascotiensis’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1871) – Deep mid-blue flowers are 6-in. across with greenish brown anthers. A fine old variety often grown with roses. Flowers midsummer to autumn. Height: 10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Bagatelle’ (Syn. ‘Dorothy Walton’) – Late Large-flowered Group (Pre 1930) - Raised in France. Striking, star-like, silvery mauve pink with pale reddish brown stamens. Good performer. Flowers July – September. Height: 10 -12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Beauty of Worcester’ – Early Large-flowered Group – Lovely, well-formed deep blue flowers with creamy yellow stamens. Fully double, May – June. Single in August – September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Bees Jubilee’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1958) – Very popular since its introduction. Mauve pink with a deeper pink bar. Best in part shade. Flowers late spring to early summer and late summer to early autumn. Height: 10 feet Prune Light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95

_______________________________________________________________________ ‘Belle Nantaise’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1987) – Pure lavender-blue with prominent creamy yellow stamens. Flowers early summer to autumn. Height: 10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘Belle of Woking’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1881) – Rosette shaped, double, 6- in. , silvery mauve flowers. Blooms strongest in late spring through early summer and lightly later in the summer. This is an old classic but a somewhat difficult plant. Many report this to be a weak grower and shy to flower but others have grown it with more success particularly in the warmer regions with longer growing seasons. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Blekitny Aniol’(Blue Angel) – Late Large-flowered Group (1990) – From Brother Stefan Franczak of Poland. Beautiful pastel sky blue with wavy edges and greenish-yellow stamens. Flowers early summer to autumn. Height: 10-12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $ 16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Blue Light’ – Early Large- flowered Group (1998) – An impressive introduction from Holland that is quite popular in Europe. Double pale-blue flowers in late spring to early summer and both single and double flowers later in the summer. Height: 8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Blue Ravine’- Early Large-flowered Group (1978) – Intriguing mauve-blue with deeper mauve midribs and contrasting purple and white stamens. Strong grower and well suited to the hot North American summers. Flowers May-June and August and September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Candida’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1862) – Elegant pure white flowers with cream stamens. Flowers May-June and July-October Height: 10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Caroline’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1990) - Raised in England by Barry Fretwell. Delicate shades of pink and peach make this well formed flower a most interesting variety. Best in part shade. Flowers early summer to early autumn. Height: 6-8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Chalcedony’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1984) – Dramatiic, double flowers of silvery-blue with hints of pale pink and green and creamy yellow stamens.Best in part shade. Flowers May-June and July-September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Comtesse de Bouchaud’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1903) - A proven performer, strong growth and profuse flowering. Beautiful 4-5-in. mid-pink flowers. Well known to visitors of Monet’s garden at Giverny, France. Summer Flowering. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Crimson King’ - Late Large-flowered Group (1915) – Crimson-red flowers with purplish brown anthers. Its midsummer bloom period will keep the garden alive with color when the late spring/early summer bloomers are finished. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘C. W. Dowman’ –Early Large-flowered Group (1961) – Delicate pale pink with a deeper pink central bar. Part shade is best. Flowers June – September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘Daniel Deronda’- Early Large- Flowered Group (1882) – Named after the last book written by George Eliot. Very large deep purple-blue flowers with creamy yellow anthers. Early flowers are sometimes semi-double. Also produces exceptional attractive seed heads. Flowers early and late summer. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Dawn’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1969) – Lovely pearly-pink tepals and prominent purple anthers. Partial shade will enhance the delicate color. Free flowering and a compact growth habit make it a good choice for a container. Flowers late spring to early summer and late summer. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘Doctor Ruppel’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1975) – Raised in Argentina but introduced by Jim Fisk in the U.K. The flowers are deep rose pink with a deeper central bar. Its strong colors allow for it to be sited in full sun. Flowers late spring to early summer and late summer to autumn. Height: 10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘Dominika’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1972) – Raised by Brother Stefan Franczak. Pale mauve-blue edged in a darker mauve with greenish yellow anthers. Flowers July-October. Available in Fall 2004. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones:4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ – Early Large-flowered Group (late 1800’s) –A Victorian favorite. Extraordinary double, 4-6-in. white flowers that exhibit green overtones in partial shade or cool spring temperatures. The flowers in the second flowering period are somewhat smaller. Gardeners have reported mixed success some saying it is not a strong grower. It does very well for us here at Chalk Hill and seems to love our California climate and long growing season. Flowers late spring through early summer and late summer. Height: 6-8 Feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Edith’- Early Large-flowered Group (pre 1974) – Raised by Evison. Attractive, white flowers with dark red anthers. Flowers exhibit a green bar in first bloom period. Flowers May-June and August-September. Available in Fall 2004. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Edomurasaki’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1952) – Deep velvety purple with deep red anthers. Flowers May-June and August-October. Available in Fall 2004. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Edouard Desfosse’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1880) – Pale blue flowers with a satiny sheen and blue-mauve mid ribs. Compact and free flowering make this a good choice for a container. Flowers May-June and August – September. Height: 4-6 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Elsa Spath’- Early Large-flowered Group(1891) – From Germany. Lavender-blue with deep red anthers. Strong growing and free flowering. Flowers late spring to autumn. Height: 10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Ernest Markham’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1937) – Magenta red, 5-6-in. flowers. Strong growing, flowers best in full sun. Adds some spark to the garden in mid to late summer. Flowers early summer to autumn. Height: 10-12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Etoile de Paris’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1885) - Mauve-blue with pointed sepals and red anthers.A compact growth habit makes it a good choice for a container. Flowers late spring to early summer and late summer. Height: 8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Evijohill’ (‘Josephine’) – Early Large-flowering Group (1998) – Introduced by Raymond Evison. This very showy introduction from England has created quite a stir and some very strong opinions pro and con. Large double flowers of lilac-pink with a deeper pink bar. The inner tepals are also tinged with green. Flowers are double early and late. Requires full sun. Flowers early summer to late autumn. Height: 8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Evirin’( ‘Blue Moon’) – Early Large-flowered Group (1997)- Raised and introduced by Raymond Evison. Wavy edged tepals of white suffused with pale lilac. Nicely contrasting red anthers. Part shade. Flowers late spring to early summer and late summer to early autumn. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Evitwo’ (‘Arctic Queen’) – Early Large-flowered Group (1994) – Raised and introduced by Raymond Evison. Pure white, double rosette-shaped flowers with creamy white anthers. Double flowers on old and new wood. An outstanding addition to the double flowered varieties. Flowers June-September. Height: 9-12 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $17.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Fair Rosamond’ – Early Large-Flowered Group (1871) - Blush white with a pale pink bar and deep red stamens. Some say they detect a light scent. Part shade is best. Flowers June to September. Height: 8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ florida var. flore-pleno (Syn. florida ‘Plena’) – Late Large-flowered Group(1835) –Sumptuous display of greenish white, double, 4-in. rosette-shaped flowers. We have found the florida varieties to be tempermental and slow to establish sometimes dying back once or twice before deciding to grow. Others have reported little or no problems getting them established. We recommend this for the experienced clematis grower. Flowers early summer to early autumn. Height: 6-8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 7-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ florida var. sieboldiana (Syn. florida ‘Sieboldiana’) – Late Large-flowered Group (1836) – Creamy white tepals surround a prominent mass of purple stamens, creating a very regal looking 4-in. flower. As we mentioned above, the florida varieties can be tempermental and are not recommended for beginning clematis growers. Flowers June to September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 7-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Frau Mikiko’ – Early Large-flowered Group ( (1993) – Raised in Japan by Koozoo Sugimoto. Violet-blue with a reddish bar towards the base, wavy margins and yellow anthers. A real beauty. Flowers May-June and August- September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Fryderyk Chopin’ – Early Large-flowered Group (pre 1994) – Raised by Brother Stefan Franczak of Poland and named after the great Polish –born composer. Clear metalic blue with wavy edged tepals and creamy colored stamens. Flowers June to September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Fujimusume’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1952) – An outstanding cultivar from Japan. Sky-blue flowers with yellow anthers. Flowers early and late summer. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘General Sikorski’ – Early Large-flowered Group – Introduced by Jim Fisk in 1980. This plant was sent to Fisk under the present name by W. Noll but it is thought to be the same plant raised by Br. Stefan Franczak in 1965 under a different name. Mauve-blue flowers with golden stamens. Vigorous and free flowering. Tolerates part shade. Flowers late spring to early autumn. Height: 10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Gillian Blades’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1975) – Exquisite, 6-8-in. white flowers with distinctly ruffled edges. In cool weather or part shade the margins of each tepal can take on a lavender tone. Flowers late spring and midsummer. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Gipsy Queen’ – Late Large-flowered Group – This great classic has large velvety dark plum purple flowers. Blooms midsummer to early autumn. Height: 10-12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Gladys Picard’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1975) – Introduced by Jim Fisk. Delicate, pale mauve-pink flowers with cream stamens. Wavy edged sepals similar to those of Gillian Blades. Flowers early summer and late summer. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Guernsey Cream’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1989) –Raised by Raymond Evison whose Nursery is on Guernsey. Creamy white 4-in. flowers with a very soft and refined quality. A very floriferous cultivar. Flowers late spring to early summer and again late summer. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Hagley Hybrid’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1945) – Known as ‘Pink Chiffon’ in the USA. The shell pink flowers have made this a very popular variety. Partial shade is best. Flowers early summer to late summer. Height: 8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘Hakuookan’ – Early Large-flowered Group – A stunning variety introduced by Jim Fisk in 1971 from Japan. Deep violet-blue flowers with very prominent white stamens. Flowers late spring to early summer and early autumn. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘Halina Noll’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1974) – White flowers tinged with pale purple. Early flowers are often double. An interesting variety that is rarely offered here or abroad. Flowers early summer and late summer. Height: 8-10 ft. Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Henryi’ – Early Large –flowered Group (1870) – Has proven its worthiness for over a century. Crisp 6-in. white flowers with contrasting dark maroon stamens In a shaded aspect or cool weather a green stripe will show on each tepal. Vigorous grower with great flower production. Flowers early summer and late summer. Height: 10-12 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘H.F. Young’ – Early Large flowered Group (1962) – Beautiful 6-in. wedgewood blue flowers with creamy white stamens. Flowers early summer and late summer. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Huldine’ – Late Large-flowered Group – Introduced by William Robinson from the great French hybridizer Morel. Strong grower with 3-in. pearly white flowers and pale mauve reverse. Needs heat to flower well. Flowers early summer to late summer. Height: 15-20 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Isago’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1991) – From Japan. Double, pure white with yellow anthers early, semi-double later. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Ivan Olsson’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1955) – Raised by Magnus Johnson. Pale ice blue flowers with slightly darker margins. Rarely offered in the USA. Flowers late spring to early summer and late summer. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Jackmanii’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1858) – Perhaps the most famous and widely grown clematis in the world. Velvety 4-in. deep purple flowers. Flowers early summer to autumn. Flowers early summer to autumn. Height: 10-12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Jackmanii Superba’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1880) – Deep reddish plum purple with red shading along the midrib that fades as the flower matures. The tepals are a little broader than Jackmanii. Flowers early to late summer. Height: 10-12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Jan Pawel 11’ (Syn. ‘John Paul 11’) - Early Large-flowered Group (1979) – Raised and introduced by Brother Stefan Franczak of Poland. Creamy white with a faint hint of pink, a light pink bar on both sides and dark purple-red anthers. Flowers early and late summer. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Kakio’ (Syn.‘Pink Champagne’) – Early Large-flowered Group (1971) – Raised by Ozawa of Japan. Pink sepals that are darker pink at the edges and a whitish bar. Contrasting yellow anthers. Flowers May-June and July-September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Kamila’ – Early Large-flowered Group – Bright blue with creamy yellow anthers. Compact habit recommends this for a container. Flowers early and late summer. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Kardynal Wyszynski’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1983) – Raised and introduced by Brother Stefan Franczak of Poland. Beautiful crimson flowers with brownish stamens. Flowers early summer to late summer. Height: 8-12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Kasugayama’ – Early Large-flowered Group (pre 1954) – Bright lavender-blue flowers with a delicate overcast of pink and deep red anthers. Flowers May-June and September. Available in Fall 2004. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Ken Donson’- Early Large-flowered Group (1976) – Deep blue flowers with golden-yellow stamens. Nicely formed seed heads. Flowers early summer to early autumn. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Kiri Te Kanawa’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1986) – A flower of stunning beauty named after the great opera singer. The sumptuous, fully double, deep blue flowers are double on both new and old growth. Flowers May – June and August – September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Lady Betty Balfour’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1910) – Rich, deep purple – blue with contrasting creamy yellow stamens. A valuable plant to bring color to the garden in late summer. Flowers August – October. Height: 15 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Lady Caroline Nevill’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1866) – Soft, pale lavender flowers. Partial shade will enhance the delicate coloring. Semi-double in May and June and single August – September. Height: 10-12 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Lady Northcliffe’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1906) – Royal blue with contrasting greenish yellow anthers. Strong but compact grower and free flowering. Flowers May – June and August – September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘Lasurstern’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1905) – From Germany, deep lavender- blue with contrasting yellow anthers. Flowers May – June and August – September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Lemon Chiffon’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1993) – Very close to yellow when opening, becoming creamy yellow-white with yellow anthers. Sometimes a hint of a delicate pale pink bar will appear. Part shade. Flowers May - June and August –September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Lord Nevill’ – Early Large-flowered Group (pre 1875) – Semi-double and single flowers of deep violet-blue with wavy edges and deep purplish red anthers. Flowers May – June and August – September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Louise Rowe’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1983) – Very lovely, soft, sumptuous pale-lilac flowers, single, semi-double and double all at the same time on old wood. New wood produces single flowers and semi-double flowers of the same color. Best in semi- shade. Flowers May – June and August – September. Height: 8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Madame Baron-Veillard’ – Late Large-flowered Group ( pre 1885) – Dusky-lilac-pink flowers with greenish anthers. Outstanding for late season color. Strong grower. Flowers July-October. Height: 10-12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Madame Edouard Andre’ – Late Large-flowered Group (pre 1883) – Deep wine-red with contrasting creamy yellow stamens. Flowers June-September. Height: 8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Marie Boisselot’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1885) – Elegant and refined, pure white with golden yellow stamens and a satiny sheen. Flowers late May-July and August- October. Here at Chalk Hill ‘Marie’ is still blooming at Christmas. Height: 8-12 feet Prune light (2) or hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Masquerade’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1993) – Introduced by Raymond Evison. Mauve-blue flowers with a mauve central bar and dark red anthers. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Matka Siedliska’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1970) – Raised by Brother Stefan Franczak of Poland. Quite large double white flowers with reddish-brown stamens. Single white flowers later. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 8-12 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Monte Casino’ – Early Large –flowered Group (1975) – Raised by Brother Stefan Franczak. Vivid, velvety reddish-purple with creamy yellow stamens. Flowers June- July and September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) or hard (3) Zones 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Moonlight’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1968) - Pale creamy-yellow with cream colored stamens. Part shade is best. Flowers in May-June and August-September. Height:8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Mrs. Chomondeley’ - Early Large-flowered Group (1873) – Pale lavender-blue with mauve veining and anthers of coffee brown. A beautiful old classic that is strong growing and free flowering. Blooms May-June and July-October. Height 10-12 feet Prune light (2) or hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Mrs. P.B. Truax’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1939) – Periwinkle blue with pale yellow anthers. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Multi Blue’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1983) – Double, deep bluish- purple on old wood, single and semi-double on new wood. A spiky central tuft of stamens with red and blue overtones help create a very unusual flower. Here at Chalk Hill the color is more purple than blue perhaps because of soil and climatic conditions. In England they claim the color is more of a deep navy blue. Flowers May- June and August- October. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Natascha’ Early Large-flowered Group (c.1984) – Raised by Westphal in Germany. Lilac-pink with a deeper mauve bar and reddish purple anthers. Flowers May-June and August- September. Available Fall 2004. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Negritianka’ - Late Large-flowered Group (1964) – Raised by Orlov in the Ukraine. Dark, almost black, velvety plum purple with red-purple anthers. The name translates to “African Girl”. Flowers July-October. Height:8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Nelly Moser’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1897) – A great favorite since its introduction over a hundred years ago. Pale mauve pink with a deeper pink bar and dark red anthers. Part shade is best. Flowers May-June and August- October. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Niobe’ Early Large-flowered Group (1970) Deep, dark ruby red with contrasting yellow anthers. Flowers late spring to early autumn. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) or hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Perle d’Azur’ Late Large-flowered Group (1885) Raised by Francisque Morel. One of the most sought after clematis and always in short supply. The 4-5-in. flowers are light blue with a faint hint of pink on the midrib. Slow to establish. Flowers June-October. Height: 12-15 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Peveril Pearl’ Early Large-flowered Group (1979) – Very pale lavender with pale pink tones along the midrib and light pinkish-brown anthers. Shows nicely against a dark background. Flowers May-June and July-September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Piilu’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1984) – Raised by Kivistik of Estonia. The name means “little duckling”. Pale mauve-pink double flowers with a deeper pink central bar. Compact growth habit makes this suitable for a container. The flowers later in summer are single with the same coloring and wavy edges. Flowers May-June and September-October. Height: 4-6 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Polish Spirit’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1984) - Raised by Brother Stefan Franczak. Velvety deep purple with dark purplish-red anthers. Highly regarded and already considered a classic. Flowers June-September. Height: 12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Poulala’ (Syn.‘Alabast’) – Early Large-flowered Group (Late 1980’s) – Large creamy white flowers, tinged green. Best in part shade. Vigorous grower. Flowers May-June and August - September. Height: 10 feet. Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Poulvo’ (Sny. ‘Vino’) – Early Large-flowered Group (1970) - Bright petunia red with creamy yellow stamens. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Prince Charles’ – Late Large-flowered group (1975) – Raised in New Zealand. Pastel blue 4-in. flowers. One of the most free flowering and best performing plants at Chalk Hill. Similar to Perle d’Azur but smaller and more compact in growth. Flowers June-September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Proteus’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1876) – A fascinating, lovely old variety. Deep dusky, lilac-mauve with shades of green on the midrib. Double in late spring to early summer and single and semi-double in late summer to autumn. Height: 10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Ramona’ (Syn. ‘Hybrida Sieboldii Ramona’ ) – Late Large-flowered Group (1888) – Nicely formed, pale lavender blue with dark red anthers. Flowers June-September. Heght: 10 feet Prune light (2) or hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Rhapsody’ – Late Large–flowered Group (pre 1988) – Beautiful sapphire blue with contrasting creamy yellow stamens. Flowers early summer to early autumn. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Richard Pennell’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1962) – Saucer shaped, rosy purple-blue, with prominent golden stamens. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Roko-Kolla’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1982) – Raised by the late Uno Kivistik of Estonia. Creamy white with a greenish white bar. A most beautiful clematis but slow to establish. Flowers midsummer to early autumn. Height: 6-8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $17.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Romantika’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1983) – Raised by Kivistik. Deep dark-purple with greenish yellow anthers. Vigorous and free flowering. The flowers appear almost black when they first open. Flowers June and July-November. Height: 6-8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $17.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Rouge Cardinal’ – Late Large-flowered Group (pre 1968) – Velvety, dark burgundy red with beige anthers. An elegant flower. Flowers July-October. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Royalty’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1985) – Rich, deep blue-purple semi-double flowers with yellow anthers on old wood and single flowers of the same color on new wood. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Shooun’ – Early Large-flowered Group ( mid 1970’s) – Lavender-blue with deeper blue veins and contrasting yellow anthers. Vigorous and free flowering. Flowers May, July-September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Silver Moon’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1971) – Silver-lilac flowers with creamy yellow anthers. Well suited for part shade. Vigorous and free flowering. Flowers May-June and July-September. Height: 10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Snow Queen’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1956) – White with a mauve lilac tint and dark red anthers. Strong grower and free flowering. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95

‘Souvenir du Capitaine Thuilleax’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1918) – Pale grey -pink with a broad, deep strawberry pink bar and golden brown stamens. Some detect a faint scent of violets. Flowers May- June and August-September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light(2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘Special Occasion’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1987) - Pale pearly pinkish-lavender with reddish brown anthers. Compact growth recommends this for a container. Light pruning after main flowering will encourage more growth and flowers. Flowers June-August. Height: 4-6 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Sylvia Denny’ - Early Large-flowered Group (1974) – Semi-double, pure white, camellia like flowers with yellow stamens. Single white flowers on new wood. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Teshio’ – Early Large-flowered Group (pre 1957) – Raised by Kaneko in Japan. This first bloomed for us last year and caught everyone’s attention. Spider like buds open to stunningly beautiful fully double lavender-blue flowers with dark purple anthers. Flowers May-June and September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘The President’ – Early Large-flowered Group (pre 1873) – Rich purple-blue with dark red anthers. Still one of the most popular clematis. Flowers May- June and August-October. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Toki’ – Early Large- flowered Group (1989) – Raised by Koozoo Sugimoto. Very full and rounded, voluptuous, pure white flowers with yellow anthers. The sepals have blunt tips and slightly wavy margins. A fine choice for a container. Flowers May to September. Height: 3-7 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Veronica’s Choice’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1962) – Double flowers of pale lavender with rosy lilac streaks and creamy yellow stamens. Single and semi-double flowers later on new wood. Flowers May-June and August-October. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Victor Hugo’ – Late Large-flowered Group – Raised by Raymond Evison. A stunning, brooding flower of very dark red-purple with darker red anthers. Victor Hugo was exiled to Guernsey in 1855 near where the Evison clematis operations now exist. Flowers June-September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘Victoria’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1867) – Well formed, rosy purple with dark yellow anthers. Flowers midsummer to autumn. Height; 10-12 ft. Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Ville de Lyon’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1899) – Carmine red flowers with golden yellow stamens. Still one of the finest performing reds. Flowers July- October. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Viola’ – Late Large-flowered Group (1983) – Raised by Kivistik. Deep violet-blue flowers with greenish yellow stamens. Strong grower and free flowering. Flowers July-October. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Violet Charm’ – Early Large-flowred Group (1966) – Pale violet-blue with red anthers. Good performer. Flowers May-June and August-October. Height:10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Violet Elizabeth’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1962) – Delicate mauve-pink double flowers with yellow anthers on old wood and single flowers on new wood. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

‘Voluceau’ - Late Large-flowered Group (pre 1970) - Velvety petunia-red with yellow stamens. Can tolerate coastal conditions better than most. Flowers late June-September. Height: 10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Vyvyan Pennell’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1954) – Extraordinary, fully double, silvery purple –mauve with beige anthers on old wood and single flowers on new wood. Flowers May-June and July- September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Warszawska Nike’(Syn. Midnight Showers) – Late large-flowered Group (1966) – Raised by Brother Stefan Franczak of Poland. Deep velvety- reddish purple with pale yellow stamens. Flowers June-July and September-October. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘W.E. Gladstone’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1881) – Beautifully formed lavender- blue flowers with maroon anthers. Flowers June and July-September. Height: 10-12 feet Prune light (2) or hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Westerplatte’ – Early Large-flowered Group – Raised by Brother Stefan Franczak. Dark velvety red with yellow anthers. Compact growth make this a good choice for a small garden or container. Flowers May-June and August-September. Height: 4-6 feet Prune light (2) or hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Will Goodwin’ – Early Large-flowered Group (1954) – Pale lavender-blue with creamy yellow anthers and wavy margins. Flowers May-June and July-September. Height:8-10 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘William Kennett’ – Early Large-flowered Group (pre 1875) – Deep mauve-blue with burgundy-red anthers. Flowers May-June and July-September. Height: 8 feet Prune light (2) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

Montana Group

A very vigorous vine growing 20 to 35 feet. Masses of small, sometimes fragrant, white or pink flowers, in late spring to early summer. Flowers on previous season’s growth so prune if necessary after bloom. Sharp drainage needed. Sun to part shade. Not hardy to colder climates.

‘Broughton Star’ (1986) – Unusual, semi-double, dark dusky reddish-pink flowers set off nicely against the bronze foliage. Flowers late spring to early summer. Height: 20 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Elizabeth’ (pre 1953) – Satiny pale pink, 2.5-in. flowers with a scent of vanilla and chocolate. Flowers late spring to early summer. Height: 25-30 feet No pruning Zones 7-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Fragrant Spring’ (1992) – Saucer shaped, light pink, 3-in. fragrant flowers set off against bronze foliage. Flowers late spring to early summer. Height: 20-30 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Freda’ (1985) – Deep cherry-pink, 2-in. flowers. Flowers late spring to early summer. Height: 20-25 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Marjorie’ (1980) – Semi-double,1.5-in. flowers, greenish white turning creamy salmon–pink . Flowers late spring to early summer. Height: 25-30 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Mayleen’ (1984) – Satiny pure pink, 2-in. flowers with a strong vanilla fragrance. Flowers late spring to early summer. Height: 25-35 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ montana ‘Alexander’ (1961) From India. Sweetly scented white flowers larger than most of the montana’s. Slower to establish than the other montana’s. Flowers late spring to early summer. Height: 25 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ montana var. glabrescens – From China. Creamy white flushed with pink, strongly scented 3-in. flowers. Blooms May-June. Height: 20 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ montana var. grandiflora – Masses of pure white 2- 3-in. flowers in late spring to early summer. Height: 20-25 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

montana ‘Peveril’ (c. 1979) From China but introduced by Fretwell. The 3-in. white flowers are held out on long stalks. The growth habit is less vigorous and better suited to the smaller garden. Flowers midsummer. Height: 15-20 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ montana var. rubens ‘Pink Perfection’ (pre 1952) Soft pink, 2-in. flowers with a strong vanilla scent. Flowers May-June. Height: 25-30 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ montana var. rubens ‘Tetrarose’ (1960) – Interesting bronze-green foliage offsets the large 3-in. rose-pink flowers. Flowers May-June. Height: 25-30 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ montana var. wilsonii – The small chocolate-scented white flowers are produced later than the other montana types. Flowers midsummer. Height: 35 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ spooneri (Syns: C. chrysocoma var. sericea, C. montana var. sericea) – Pure white 2-in. flowers with creamy white stamens. Flowers are borne on long 7.5-in. flower stalks. Flowers late spring to early summer. Height: 20-30 feet No pruning Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

Texensis-Viorna Group

These varieties produce flowers of extraordinary beauty. The flower form varies from pitcher, urn or tulip shaped. They flower from mid-summer to fall and are hard pruned. As a group the texensis hybrids are quite heat tolerant but some are prone to mildew. Take early pre-caution by spraying with a fungicide monthly from early summer.

crispa (pre 1726) – An American species native to the Southeast. The small, fragrant nodding pitcher-shaped flowers are pale to deep violet-blue. The tips of the sepals recurve back creating a very charming effect. The seed heads are exceptional. Flowers June to September. Height: 6-8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 5-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Duchess of Albany’ (1890) – Upward facing tulip-shaped flowers of clear pink with a subtle darker pink bar. Vigorous grower. Flowers midsummer to late summer. Height: 10-12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 5-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Gravetye Beauty’ (1900) – Introduced by William Robinson. Beautiful, deep ruby red, tulip-shaped flowers. Blooms midsummer to Autumn. Height: 10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 5-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Lady Bird Johnson’ (1984) - Raised by Fretwell. Deep purple-red tulip-shaped with a crimson bar. Flowers midsummer to early autumn. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 5-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Odoriba’ (1990) – Raised in Japan by Ozawa. Bell-shaped, white with broad dark pink margins and greenish yellow anthers. Flowers July-October. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones 5-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ pitcheri (1838) – Native species to the USA. Violet-purple, small urn-shaped, with recurving tips revealing a deep red on the inside . Flowers July-September. Available in Fall 2004. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Princess Diana’(1984) Raised by Fretwell. Elegant long tulip-shaped flowers of luminous pink with a slightly darker pink bar. Flowers midsummer to early autumn. Height: 6-8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 5-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

Viticella Group and Related Forms Small flowered, summer blooming and disease resistant only begins to tell the story of these supremely garden worthy varieties. What they lack in the size of flower they make up in sheer abundance of bloom and a graceful growth habit. This is perhaps the most heat tolerant group and highly recommended for the warmer regions. Sun to part shade. All are hard pruned.

‘Abundance’ (c.1900) Semi-nodding, somewhat bell-shaped, textured pinkish-red flowers with creamy yellow anthers. Flowers midsummer to autumn. Height:10-13 feet. Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $15.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Alba Luxurians’ (c.1900) Bell-shaped, 3-in. white flowers that open flat with a distinctive splash of green on the tips and contrasting dark purple-black anthers. Flowers midsummer to early autumn. Height: 12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $15.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Betty Corning’ (1933) Pale lilac, nodding, bell-shaped flowers that are sweetly scented. Flowers early summer to autumn. Height: 10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Blue Belle’(1925) Dark plum purple with creamy yellow anthers. Similar to Etoile Violette but a larger flower. Blooms midsummer to early autumn. Height: 12-14 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $15.95 _______________________________________________________________________ campaniflora (1810) Small, nodding, bell-shaped white flowers sometimes tinged with violet. A fine garden plant. Flowers early summer to late summer. Height: 15-20 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Etoile Rose’ (pre 1903) Deep pink, nodding, open bell-shaped flowers. Strong growing and floriferous. Flowers early summer to autumn. Height: 10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Etoile Violette’ (pre 1885) Raised by Morel. Rich dark purple 4-in. flowers with creamy yellow stamens. Flowers early to late summer. Height: 15 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Kermesina’ (1883) Raised in France by Lemoine. Deep crimson red, 2-in., semi-nodding with a blotch of white at the base of each sepal. The anthers are almost black. Flowers early summer to late summer. Height: 12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $15.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Little Nell’ (pre 1914) Raised by Morel. Charming small flowers of creamy white edged in pale mauve. Flowers June-October. Height: 12 Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $15.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Madame Julia Correvon’ (pre 1900) Raised by Morel. Rich, vibrant red with yellow stamens. A sensational plant in full flower. Flowers early to late summer. Height: 10-15 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Minuet’ (c.1900) Raised by Morel. Very lovely, semi-nodding, creamy white with pale purplish-red on the margins and yellow stamens. Flowers midsummer to autumn. Height: 12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $15.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘M. Koster’ (1890’s) Semi-nodding, deep mauve-pink with greenish yellow stamens. Flowers June-September. Height: 10-12 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $15.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Pagoda’ (1980) A real charmer. The nodding, bell-shaped flowers are whitish to pale purple with mauve-pink on the margins. The flowers open to the shape of a pagoda. Flowers June-September. Height: 10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Perrins Pride’ (pr 1991) – Raised in the USA by Steffens Clematis Nursery. Rounded, dark, dusky-purple flowers with anthers of greenish bronze. Flowers June-September. Height: 8-10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Purpurea Plena Elegans’ (pre 1899) – Raised by Morel. Double, 3-in. rosette-shaped flowers of dusky rose- purple. Flowers midsummer to autumn. Height: 12-15 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Royal Velours’ (pre 1914) - Raised by Morel. Semi-nodding, deep reddish-purple flowers with greenish black anthers. Flowers June- October. Height: 10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ x triternata ‘Rubromarginata’ (1862) – Raised by Cripps. Masses of hawthorn scented, small, star shaped flowers that are white with violet-red margins. Requires sharp drainage. Flowers midsummer to autumn. Height: 15 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Venosa Violacea’ (1883) - Raised by Lemoine of France. White with deep purple veining. The flowers are larger than most other viticella types. Flowers June, July-October. Height: 10 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ viticella (1569) – A charming species of dark blue-violet, nodding flowers with pale green stamens. Flowers midsummer to autumn. Available in Fall 2004. Height: 12-15 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________

Other Species and Cultivars ‘Bill MacKenzie’ – Tangutica Group (1968) – Bright yellow,lantern-shaped flowers with brown anthers. Flowers are larger than most of the tangutica types. Attractive seedheads persist into winter. Sharp drainage required. Flowers July-October. Height: 15-20 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ tangutica subsp. obtusiuscula ‘Gravetye Variety’ – Tangutica Group (1930’s) – Selected at Gravetye Manor by the great English plantsman, William Robinson. Deep yellow, lantern-shaped flowers with deep maroon anthers. Exceptional seedheads. Flowers July- October. Height: 15-20 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Helios’ – Tangutica Group (1988) – Bright yellow lantern-shaped flowers that open flat. Long blooming followed by an equally long display of seedheads. Flowers June-October. Height: 6.5 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $18.95 _______________________________________________________________________ lasiantha (1838) – A species native to California. In the wild chaparral without water it has a long summer dormancy producing its small white flowers after the arrival of the late fall rainy season from January to June. Useful in a native plant garden or for the collector of USA species. Height: 10 feet No pruning (1) Zones: 8-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘My Angel’ –Tangutica Group (1993) – Raised in Holland by Snoeijer. Masses of small, nodding, bell-shaped flowers reddish brown on the outside and bright yellow on the inside. Flowers July-October. Height: 6-8 feet Prune hard (3) Zones: 4-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ ‘Paul Farges’ – Vitalba Group (1962) – Sometimes known as ‘Summer Snow’ as it produces masses of small white flowers from July-September. Useful as groundcover or to cover a pergola. Height: 15-20 feet Pruning optional or hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ terniflora (‘Sweet Autumn’) - see Evergreen Group for description. _______________________________________________________________________ tibetana subsp. vernayi L&S ‘Orange Peel’ – Tangutica Group (c. 1947) – Nodding, lantern-shaped flowers of greenish yellow and purple-brown stamens. Foliage is grey-greenish blue. Flowers July-October. Height: 12-15ft. Pruning optional or hard (3) Zones: 6-9 $16.95 _______________________________________________________________________ vitalba (Old Man’s Beard or Travelers Joy) – The name means white vine and so it is from July to October when it is covered with masses of small, scented white flowers. This ancient and much written about vine which grows to 40 feet is not for the small garden. The fluffy seedheads are displayed well into winter. Height: 40-50 feet Pruning optional (1) or hard (3) Zones: 3-9 $16.95

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Chalk Hill Clematis
P.O. Box 1847, 11720 Chalk Hill Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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