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Clematis Plants


Clematis plants, commonly known as 'Old Man's Beard', are a constant favourite of our customers. These delightful climbing plants will transform walls and fences and you'll be greeted with the sweet fragrance every time you pass by. Both winter flowering and evergreen clematis plants are popular types. Find out more about growing clematis in our 'Climbing plants for walls and fences' article and how to prune a clematis.



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Clematis 'Fragrant Oberon'

Old Man's Beard

  • Customer favourite
Powerfully and sweetly perfumed, the pretty satin flowers of Clematis ‘Fragrant Oberon’ are lemon-white with a hint of green, and look stunning set against the dark foliage of this evergreen clematis. This compact climber is perfect for growing in patio containers or tumbling over low walls. Although hardy to around -7ºC (20°F), this variety will appreciate a sheltered site with some winter protection. Height and spread: 1.5m (5’). Pruning Group: 1

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    • 1 x 7cm potted plant

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Clematis armandii - Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection

Old Man's Beard, Armand Clematis

 

The fastest clematis in the west! Clematis armandii is an astounding variety with some first-class qualities. The glistening white blooms emit one of the first fragrances of spring. You’ll also enjoy all year colour thanks to plants being evergreen. Plus rapid growth, great in shade, the list goes on. Order 2 or 3 today, for trouble-free impact in your garden. Height: 5m (15’). Spread: 3m (10’). Pruning group: 1


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How to prune a clematis

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Clematis flammula

Fragrant Virgin's Bower, Old Man's Beard

Climbing semi-evergreen stems carry starry white flowers from midsummer, with a deliciously sweet almond fragrance. The flowers give way by late summer to silky seed heads that make a striking Autumn display. Clematis flammula is fast growing and wonderfully vigorous, and pruning to ground level each year makes it easy to maintain. Superb for growing through shrubs and trees, or scrambling over walls and fences. Height: 5m (16’). Spread: 1m (3’). Pruning group 3.

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How to prune a clematis

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Clematis 'Fascination'

Old Man's Beard

  • Try a different type of clematis this season
A superb non climbing, herbaceous clematis that is perfect for scrambling through shrubs, over banks and tumbling down walls. The gently scented violet purple flowers are followed by decorative seed heads for a long lasting display. Clematis ‘Fascination’ is particularly easy to maintain as it can be cut back to almost ground level each year. Height: 150cm (60”). Spread: 75cm (30”). Pruning group: 3.

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Clematis flammula 'Rubra'

Clematis x triternata 'Rubromarginata', Clematis flammula 'Rubromarginata', Old Man's Beard

  • NEW in 2013
The curiously twisted, star-shaped blooms of Clematis flammula ‘Rubra’ have a beautifully sweet almond fragrance. Flowering from July onwards, the pink blushed petals give way to ornate seed heads that add plenty of autumn interest. This vigorous climber will quickly cover walls and fences, but is easily controlled by pruning to ground level each year. A superb variety which copes particularly well on alkaline soils. Height: 3m (10’). Spread: 100cm (3’). Pruning group: 3.
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Clematis flammula Collection

Clematis flammula, Clematis x triternata 'Rubromarginata', Old Man's Beard

This quick growing Clematis flammula collection provides quick-growing cover for walls and fences which is easily maintained. The scrambling stems bear curiously twisted, star shaped blooms with a delicate almond scent, followed by ornate seed heads for autumn interest. At the end of the season, simply cut them to ground level - they’ll be back next year! Height: 5m (16’). Spread: 1m (3’). Pruning group: 3.

  • Collection comprises:
  • Clematis flammula 'Rubra' - A superb RHS AGM variety which is copes particularly well on alkaline soils.
  • Clematis flammula - Superb for growing through shrubs and trees, or scrambling over walls and fences.
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Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'

Old Man's Beard

  • NEW in 2013
  • Rare yellow clematis
This large flowered Clematis is always in demand for its elegant and unusual coloured blooms. Pale gold anthers are surrounded by delicate creamy petals, each with a subtle yellow-green bar. As the flowers fade, the fabulous golden seed heads take centre stage to provide interest well into late summer. Clematis ‘Guernsey Cream’ is best grown against a dark background for maximum impact. Choose a spot in semi or dappled shade to prevent the flowers from fading. Height: 250cm (98"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Pruning group: 2.
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Clematis 'My Angel'

Old Man's Beard, Clematis 'Engelina'

  • NEW in 2013
A superb cross between Clematis orientalis and Clematis intricata has produced this striking hybrid. The rich bronze-pink sepals are edged with yellow to compliment a starburst of golden anthers at the centre of each bloom. Clematis ‘My Angel’ has a vigorous habit that will quickly scale walls and fences. But don’t worry that it will take over your garden - this free flowering climber easy to maintain as it can be cut back to almost ground level each year. Height: 2.5m (8’). Spread: 1m (3’) Pruning group: 3.
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Clematis cirrhosa 'Jingle Bells'

Old Man's Beard

Nodding, bell shaped flowers appear in the depth of winter when few other plants dare to bloom. The elegant sweetly scented blooms are followed by attractive fluffy seedheads which contrast beautifully with its cloak of evergreen foliage. Clematis ‘Jingle Bells’ requires only minimal pruning and makes an excellent specimen for containers and borders. Height: 3m (10’). Spread: 1.5m (5’). Pruning group: 1

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Clematis Trio

Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana', Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles', Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid', Old Man's Beard

Transform your walls and fences with this stunning mix of Clematis plants. The sumptuous showy blooms of these varieties will appear from early spring through to early autumn, followed by fluffy seed heads. This Clematis Trio will look fantastic grown up walls and fences or grown in patio containers.


  • Collection comprises 1 plant each of:
  • Clematis florida var. florida 'Sieboldiana' - Summer flowering with showy blooms of crisp, white petals surrounding a central dome of rich, purple stamens. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m (3') Pruning group: 3.
  • Clematis cirrhosa var. purpurascens 'Freckles' - The earliest of the spring-flowering clematis, with cup-shaped pink blooms freckled with maroon-red markings. Height: 3m (10'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 1.
  • Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' - Large pink-mauve flowers with red-purple anthers borne in abundance from July to September on compact growth. Height: 2.5m (8'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3.

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How to prune a clematis

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    • 3 jumbo plug plants - 1 of each variety

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    • £14.99