Clematis - Perennials

Clematis vines are some of our best-selling perennials. Garden Crossings offers over 70 varieties of clematis; more than any other mail order nursery! These flowering perennial vines come in colors ranging from light lavender to deep purple, from burgundy to pink. We even have a yellow clematis variety! With careful planning, you can have clematis blooming in the garden all year. There are spring-blooming clematis, summer-blooming clematis, and fall-blooming clematis. Have you thought of growing clematis plants in pots? There are some small varieties that grow between 2-4 feet tall and are perfect for container gardens and small spaces. Most clematis vines grow best when their tops are in full sun and their roots are somewhat shaded. Make clematis vines a part of your perennial garden.

A vibrant purple clematis flower with six petals and yellow stamens in the center, surrounded by green leaves.
Close-up of vibrant purple 'Adam's Courage' Clematis flowers with pointed petals and dark centers, set among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's ClematisClose-up of 'Adam's Courage' Clematis six-petaled pink and purple bloom featuring darker pink streaks and a cluster of dark pink stamens at the center, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Adam's Courage' Clematis

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The 'Barbara Harrington' Clematis features bright magenta and pink flowers with yellow centers. Its textured petals and vibrant colors create a striking display against lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

'Barbara Harrington' Clematis

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A close-up of a single 'Candida' Clematis bloom with five broad white petals and yellow stamens, set against green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Candida' Clematis

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'Cardinal Wyszynski' Clematis blooms with bright magenta, five-petaled flowers among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

'Cardinal Wyszynski' Clematis

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A close-up of the vibrant ‘Dr. Ruppel’ Clematis displays its striking purple and pink pointed petals with a detailed striped center, set against lush green leaves, highlighting this stunning large-flowered clematis - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Three 'Dr. Ruppel' Clematis with purple, pointed petals with a cluster of pale stamens at the center, surrounded by green leaves and buds—highlighting the stunning beauty of large-flowering clematis - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Dr. Ruppel' Clematis

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A close-up of 'Florida Sieboldii' Clematis, showing creamy white flowers with a dense cluster of purple stamens and inner petals, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of 'Florida Sieboldii' Clematis shows creamy white flowers with large outer petals, a dense center of purple and white petals with purple stamens, all framed by lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Florida Sieboldii' Clematis

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A hand with a blue wristband holds a large white ‘Henryi’ Clematis flower, featuring pointed petals and a light purple center, set against the green leaves of this beautiful flowering vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush cluster of 'Henryi' Clematis, a striking bright white flowering vine, climbs a pole in the garden, surrounded by green leaves, yellow flowers at its base, and set against grass and trees in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Henryi' Clematis

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White 'Huldine' Clematis blooms with yellow-centered flowers amid green leaves, while a purple, bell-shaped reblooming clematis adds striking contrast to this vibrant climbing vine display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of white 'Huldine' Clematis flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves, creating a lush, vibrant display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Huldine' Clematis

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A close-up of the 'Jackmanii Superba' Clematis, a late-season bloomer with five rich purple petals and yellow stamens at its center, set against a softly blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

'Jackmanii Superba' Clematis

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Several large, vibrant purple flowers with pointed petals and yellow centers bloom on 'Jackmanii' Clematis vines, surrounded by green leaves—creating a striking focal point for vertical gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant purple 'Jackmanii' Clematis flower with four broad petals and a yellow-white center blooms among green vines and stems in a vertical garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Jackmanii' Clematis

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A close-up of the vibrant pink 'Kilian Donahue' Clematis, a repeat bloomer with six white-edged petals and cream stamens, set against softly blurred green leaves and soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The 'Kilian Donahue' Clematis features vibrant purple and magenta six-petaled blooms with white centers, green leaves, and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Kilian Donahue' Clematis

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Two pale pink, four-petaled 'Montana Mayleen' Clematis flowers with yellow centers bloom above green, veined leaves. The blossoms are supported by wooden stakes and surrounded by blurred foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Montana Mayleen' Clematis

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A close-up of the fragrant 'Montana Rubens' Clematis shows its pale pink four-petaled flowers with yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves on this blooming vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a 'Montana Rubens' Clematis shows its fragrant pale pink flowers with four wrinkled petals, yellow stamens at the center, and green leaves, highlighting the blooming beauty of this flowering vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Montana Rubens' Clematis

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The 'Multi-Blue' Clematis features vibrant purple blooms with pointed petals and a spiky green-purple center - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The 'Multi-Blue' Clematis, a vibrant purple double-flowering variety with pointed petals and a spiky yellow-purple center, blooms by a wooden fence among green leaves and a flower bud - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Multi-Blue' Clematis

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A close-up of the 'Nelly Moser' Clematis shows its large flowers with eight pointed pink-striped petals, set against green leaves and a wooden trellis in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of a large 'Nelly Moser' Clematis in bloom, featuring eight-pointed petals with dark pink central stripes and a cluster of dark stamens, set against green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Nelly Moser' Clematis

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The 'Niobe' Clematis features deep burgundy red flowers with six pointed petals and a pale yellow center, blooming against a wooden trellis and green leafy background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.The 'Niobe' Clematis displays vibrant purple reblooming flowers with pale centers, climbing and spreading over a wooden lattice in the garden, surrounded by lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Decorative trellis not included.

'Niobe' Clematis

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A close-up of a vibrant 'Piilu' Clematis flower with yellow stamens and green leaves in bright sunlight. Another compact 'Piilu' Clematis bloom appears partially in the lower left corner - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

'Piilu' Clematis

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Close-up of 'Rhapsody' Clematis, a blue flowering vine with pointed purple petals and yellow centers among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

'Rhapsody' Clematis

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A close-up of a 'Roguchi' Clematis highlights its purple, bell-shaped flowers with curled petals hanging downward among lush green leaves in bright, natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A single purple, bell-shaped 'Roguchi' Clematis flower hangs downward before several white clematis blooms with yellow centers amid green leaves, highlighting the long-blooming charm of 'Roguchi' Clematis - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Roguchi' Clematis

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A close-up of 'Silver Moon' Clematis, a shade-loving variety with large silvery-mauve flowers featuring six broad petals and yellow stamens, set among green leaves and bamboo stakes in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of 'Silver Moon' Clematis in bloom shows six large silvery-mauve petals and yellow stamens at the center, all set against lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Silver Moon' Clematis

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A dense cluster of light purple 'Stand By Me Lavender' Bush Clematis flowers with yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves and unopened buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.‘Stand By Me Lavender’ Bush Clematis, a perennial that resists deer and rabbits, shows off light purple blooms and green leaves outdoors, supported by wooden stakes with more flowers softly blurred in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Stand By Me Lavender' Bush Clematis

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A hand holds a pink 'Stand By Me Pink' Bush Clematis bloom with five pointed petals and a yellow center, set against green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush cluster of 'Stand By Me Pink' Bush Clematis with light purple and pink bell-shaped blooms and green leaves grows on a trellis in a compact vine display, surrounded by other pink and green plants - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Stand By Me Pink' Bush Clematis

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A close-up of the 'Stand By Me' Bush Clematis shows its purple, bell-shaped flowers with drooping petals and green leaves against a blurred grassy background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of 'Stand By Me' Bush Clematis blooms with purple, bell-shaped flowers and green leaves stands in a garden bed, showcasing its non-clinging vine form among some dry twigs in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Stand By Me' Bush Clematis

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A striking magenta 'Sunset' Clematis bloom with large petals and a yellow center stands out among lush green, deer-resistant foliage, surrounded by several closed buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of 'Sunset' Clematis, a bright magenta variety with six-pointed petals and yellow centers, climbs green foliage on a light wooden trellis in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Sunset' Clematis

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FAQs

Climbing clematis varieties need a trellis, arbor, fence, or netting to latch onto as they grow. The vine climbs by wrapping its leaf stems around thin supports, so structures with narrow rails or wire work better than solid walls. Placing support at planting time helps the vine establish its climbing habit early.

Clematis grows best in rich, well-draining soil with its roots shaded and cool while the top growth reaches full sun to partial shade. A thick layer of mulch around the base helps protect the root zone from temperature swings and keeps moisture consistent throughout the growing season.

Varieties differ in bloom color, flower shape, and growth habit, ranging from star-shaped blooms in deep purple or indigo to softer pink and white tones. Some are bred for extended bloom periods or more compact growth, making comparison useful for matching a variety to trellis size or color scheme.

Yes, compact clematis varieties can be grown successfully in large containers with sturdy built-in support. Container growing requires more attention to consistent watering since pots dry out faster than garden soil, and a deep pot helps accommodate the plant's root system.

Low-growing companion plants or a thick layer of mulch placed at the base help shade the root zone, since clematis prefers cool roots with foliage in the sun. This planting technique, often called keeping the feet in shade and the head in sun, supports healthier vine growth.