The best varieties of Polish clematis

Clematis is a climbing perennial favorite among gardeners. It attracts with its beauty, variety of shapes and colors of inflorescences.

When buying a seedling of this decorative liana, a novice florist should pay attention not only to the appearance, characteristics of the variety, winter hardiness, but also the pruning group to which the plant belongs.

Everything you need to know about clematis 3 pruning groups

As you know, all clematis are divided into three pruning groups. They fall into one or another group, depending on when and on which shoots they bloom. In this article, we will focus only on the features of group 3 clematis, and you can find out about the first two in our material:

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When do clematis of 3 groups bloom?

Clematis belonging to this group bloom in late summer - early autumn (usually in August-September).

On which shoots do clematis of 3 groups bloom?

Clematis of this year bloom only on the shoots of the current year - old shoots remain "empty".

When to prune 3 groups of clematis?

Considering that the buds are laid only on young shoots, it makes no sense to keep the old lashes. Moreover, over time, they begin to grow, forming an untidy "snake ball".

That is why every spring, clematis of the 3rd group must be mercilessly cut off.

What is the scheme for pruning clematis of group 3?

Cropping is pretty straightforward. All last year's shoots, on which clematis bloomed in the previous summer, are cut to one (maximum two) buds.

Two-year and three-year-old, as well as damaged or frozen last year's shoots are removed on the ring.

Young shoots that formed last season, but did not bloom on it, do not need to be removed.

Young clematis in the year of planting must be cut in the fall so that it takes root well and overwinters. In plants of 3 pruning groups, all shoots are cut off to three buds. Pruning time - October - early November (before the first frost).

Clematis 3 pruning groups: the best varieties and types

The following types of clematis belong to the 3rd group of pruning:

• clematis Zhakmana,
• eastern clematis,
• clematis viticella,
• clematis varifolia,
• clematis tangut,
• clematis texensis,
• straight clematis.

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There are a large number of varieties of clematis of the 3rd group. We have compiled a selection of the most popular ones. Take note!

Alyonushka

Alyonushka is attractive with pink, bell-like inflorescences. The liana reaches 1.5-2 m in length, but keep in mind that the shoots of plants of this variety do not cling to the support and, therefore, need a garter.

Flowering lasts the entire season - from June to September. The variety has excellent frost resistance and is perfect for growing in the middle lane.

Arabella

Clematis Arabella will delight you with large purple flowers with a creamy "corolla" in the center. Such a plant will adorn any garden. It is not surprising that this is one of the most common varieties of this vine.

Clematis Arabella blooms from June to October, grows up to 2 m in length. In summer, the whole liana is densely covered with inflorescences. The frost resistance of the variety is very high.

This plant can be grown as a ground cover or balcony plant.

Walenburg

Walenburg is a luxurious variety of clematis viticella with purple-pink petals with a white center. Blooms in June-September.

The length of the liana reaches 3 m. The shoots climb well along the support - including lush bushes and trees.

Grunwald

Clematis Grunwald delights with rich purple inflorescences. The flowers themselves are quite large - 10-12 cm in diameter. The plant can reach 3.5 m in length.

Flowering occurs in June-September.

The variety is unpretentious, perfect for landscaping gazebos, pergolas, fences.

Danuta

Danuta is a variety of large-flowered clematis with lilac-pink petals. It blooms luxuriantly in June-July, unlike most other "brothers" in the third pruning group.

The length of the vine is 2.5-3.5 m. The shoots cling well and do not need a garter. The frost resistance of this clematis is high.

Madame Julia Correvon

Clematis of the Madame Julia Correvon variety delights with incredible wine-red inflorescences that cover it from June to September.

Despite its beauty, this clematis is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, undemanding soil, winter hardiness. It grows wildly, reaching 4 m in length, and is suitable for creating a summer hedge on a mesh support.

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Morning Skye

Morning Sky is a fairly young variety of large-flowered clematis of Polish selection. The inflorescences of this clematis are lilac with a pinkish vein in the center of the petals.

This liana blooms very luxuriantly from late June to mid-August, it is not afraid of frost, it climbs well on supports.

Paul Ferges

Paul Ferges is a clematis with adorable white blossoms. Flowering occurs in July-October.

This clematis grows very quickly and can be up to 7 meters long! Shoots willingly climb the support.

Purpurea Plena Elegance

The pride of clematis Purpurea Plena Elegance is purple double inflorescences. You will not pass by such a garden creeper!

This clematis blooms in July-September. The length of the liana is up to 3 m. The variety is considered frost-resistant. It should be borne in mind that the plant needs good lighting.

Roco-colla

The variety with the funny name Roco-Kolla is the creation of Estonian breeders. This clematis touches with white inflorescences with cream veins.

The length of the vine is small - about 1.5-2 m. This clematis blooms profusely, from August to October.
Climbs well on supports, conifers and shrubs.

You may find other materials on the cultivation of clematis useful:

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• Reproduction of clematis by green cuttings

  Detailed instructions on how to combine clematis cuttings with spring pruning.

• 9 most common questions about clematis

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Summer residents who love clematis are very lucky! The variety of varieties of this beautiful plant is stunning, their photos in magazines and in the store are mesmerizing.

But you can also sympathize with them, and for the same reason - choose one favorite variety of clematis just impossible ...
What to do? Browse catalogs, compare photos and descriptions of clematis. And choose the best!

It is believed that clematis in blue and purple shades are easier to care for than cyan, pink, purple and especially large-flowered whites.

The first thing that novice clematis growers should find out when buying a plant is how winter-hardy the variety (or species) they like and to which pruning group it belongs.

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Clematis classification and pruning groups

Do not know to which group the clematis, bought, for example, on the market belongs? Make a combined crop. Divide the lash of the plant into three parts. Shorten the first one strongly, the second half, the third slightly. And next year, compare where the flowering is best.

Photo and description of clematis varieties

AKAISHI It blooms on the shoots of the past and current year. Flowers 15-20 cm in diameter. Petals with slightly wavy edges, violet-purple with a bright red wide stripe in the middle. It is best to plant in light shade where the color does not fade. Height 2-3 m.

ALENUSHKA (Aljonushka) Domestic variety blooming on the shoots of the current year. The flowers are bell-shaped lilac-pink, 5-7 cm in diameter. The height of this clematis is 1.5-1.8 m. It is considered an excellent partner for roses, it can also be planted in containers.

ALBINA PLENA (Albina Plena) A prince with whips capable of rising to a height of 2.8 m. It blooms on last year's shoots in May-June. Flowers are densely double, 6-8 cm in diameter, creamy white-green.

ARABELLA Flowering is abundant and long on the shoots of the current year (plant height 1.5-2 m). Moreover, this clematis does not cling to the support, only rests on it, and if it does not find a suitable one, it spreads along the ground. Flowers 6-8 cm in diameter, bluish-purple with white stamens. It is considered an unpretentious variety, suitable for growing in containers.

Ballet Skirt Clematis blooming on last year's shoots. The flowers are semi-double, pink, 5-7 cm in diameter, reminiscent of a ballerina's pack, which is reflected in the name of the variety. A hardy variety with a height of 2-3 m.

Bill MacKenzie The giant is 4-5 m high, very tall and unpretentious. In summer, the liana is strewn with bright yellow "bells" 6-8 cm in diameter, in autumn - with fluffy seedlings. Drought tolerant and generally undemanding, retaining green foliage until snowing.

BLUE LIGHT Double flowers, reminiscent of blue dahlias, bloom on the shoots of the past and current year. Plant height up to 2 m.

Blue Explosion Double flowers, blue with pink pigmentation on the top of the petals. Abundant flowering. The diameter of the flower is 12-14 cm. The second group of pruning. Height up to 2.5-3 m.

BEAUTIFUL BRIDE (Beautiful Bride) Huge white flowers up to 28 cm in diameter. Petals with slightly wavy edges and a sharp tip. Abundant flowering on the shoots of the previous year in May-July, and then on new ones. This beauty (variety-winner of several exhibitions) should not be planted in windy areas and in the scorching sun. The height of the vine is 2-3 m.

Walenburg Flowers 4-6 cm in diameter are bright, red-violet with a white vein in the middle of the petals. The variety is considered to be very showy, albeit non-double. It blooms on the shoots of the current year, which manage to grow 2-3 m over the summer.

Viva Polonia The buds are tied on the shoots of the past and current year. Flowers with a diameter of 12-15 cm, red-purple with a white stripe in the middle, which then takes on a lemon hue.Petals with slightly wavy edges, the reverse side of them is pink. Height up to 2 m.

VISTULA (Vistula) Light violet-blue flowers with a diameter of 15-20 cm appear on shoots that have grown since spring. They consist of six oval petals with sharp tips and slightly wavy edges. Against this background, light yellow stamens stand out effectively. Height 2.5-3 m.

GRUNWALD The third group is trimming. Height 3-3.5 m. Flowers 10-12 cm in diameter. Petals are dark, violet-purple. Quite an unpretentious variety.

Guernsey Cream Light cream flowers with a diameter of 12-14 cm. There is a thin greenish strip in the middle of the petals. It blooms on the shoots of the past and current year. Height up to 2.5 m.

DANUTA The third group is trimming. Flowers 15-16 cm in diameter, pink petals with slightly wavy edges, creamy greenish stamens. Height 2-2.5 m.

Janny Clematis blooming in May on last year's shoots. Height 2-3 m. Variety with semi-double, slightly hanging pink bell-shaped flowers up to 7 cm in diameter. Tolerates partial shade.

Innocent Blush Second trimming group. Height up to 2 m. Flowers 10-12 cm in diameter, light pink with a darker blush at the edges and the same strip in the middle. On last year's shoots, flowers are double.

Kaiser Second trimming group. Plant height 1-1.5 m. Double flowers, 8-12 cm in diameter, purple-pink at first, then brighten.

Columella Clematis blooms on last year's shoots up to 2-2.5 m long. The flowers are 7-10 cm in diameter, the petals are pink-purple outside with a cream border, inside are pink-cream. Transfers partial shade.

COPERNICUS (Copernicus) The buds are tied on the shoots of the past and current year. It can twist a support up to 2 m high. Flowers 10-12 cm in diameter, usually semi-double, with slightly wavy bright blue petals. Yellow stamens stand out brightly against their background.

QUEEN JADWIGA (Krolowa Jadwiga) Second trimming group. Flowers up to 16 cm in diameter, silky, white. Petals with slightly wavy edges and a noticeable rib in the middle. The stamens in the center of the flower form a purple crown. The height of the vine is 2-2.5 m.

Krakowiak Scourges up to 3 m high. Bright pink flowers with a diameter of 10-12 cm with a red-pink stripe in the center of the petals are formed on new shoots. The variety has awards.

LAGUNA A prince blooming on last year's shoots. Height 2.5-3 m. Flowers 5-6 cm in diameter, semi-double, blue with pale blue stamens. It is considered an undemanding variety.

Lemon Dream Clematis with lashes up to 3 m high, the first trimming group. The flowers are double, 10-12 cm in diameter. At first they are greenish, then light lemon, and when fully blossomed they turn white.

LITTLE MERMAID (Little Mermaid) Japanese variety with an unusual salmon-pink color of flowers with a diameter of 8-12 cm. The buds are tied on the shoots of the past and the current year. The height of the creeper is up to 2 m.

Madame Julia Correvon Flowers 7-10 cm in diameter, wine red with yellow stamens. They appear on shoots of the current year, which can grow by 2.5-3.5 m.

MAZOVSZE Flowers with a diameter of 15-20 cm, burgundy, velvet. The middle with yellow stamens stands out effectively against the dark background. Plant height 2-3.5 m.

Maria Sklodowska Curie Gorgeous white double flowers with a diameter of 12-15 cm. In cold weather, a greenish tint appears, more intense at the base of the petals. Golden stamens add a special charm. Bloom in June-July on last year's shoots. Plant height 1.5-2 m. The variety has awards.

Mrs. Cholmondeley Second trimming group. The height of the liana is up to 3.5 m. The diameter of the flowers is 18-23 cm, they are lavender-blue with a lilac tint, sometimes semi-double. The stamens are light brown. With weak pruning, it blooms almost without interruption from May to August.

MONING SKAI (Morning Sky) Flowers with a diameter of 8-10 cm, light, pink-purple, with a light middle and pinkish veins. The third trimming group Height 3 m.

NIGHT VAYL (Night Veil) Japanese variety. The flowers are 7-8 cm in diameter, the petals are purple-violet with a light, almost white stripe in the middle at the base. Blooms in June-September on the shoots of the current year. Height 2-2.5 m.

Nelly Moser Flowers with a diameter of 14-18 cm, light pink-purple with a bright pink stripe in the middle of the petals and red stamens. Second trimming group. Dislikes planting in the hot sun. Height 2-3 m.

Paul Farges Small-flowered, profusely blooming, unpretentious and fast-growing. Scourges can grow up to 4-5 m. It blooms on the shoots of the current year. The flowers are white with a cream shade.

PURPUREA PLENA ELEGANS (Purpurea Plena Elegans) Terry, in purple tones. The diameter of the flower, according to some sources, is up to 12-15 cm, according to others - only 5-8 cm. The flowering is very abundant. Height 2.2 - 3.5 m, third trimming group.

Rhapsody The flowers (diameter 12-14 cm) are bright sapphire blue with yellow stamens. Flowering is long and abundant, on the shoots of the current year. The height of the vine is 1.5-2 m, therefore it is suitable for growing in containers.

Roko-Kolla Creamy white with a greenish stripe in the middle of the petals, yellow-cream stamens. Flower diameter 15-20 cm, plant height up to 2 m, third pruning group.

ROMANCE (Romantika) Flowers 9-12 cm in diameter, at first almost black, then dark purple, with light pink stamens. Blooms profusely on the shoots of the current year. Height 2-2.5 m.

Sen-no-Kaze A fantastic variety of Japanese selection, translated as "Thousand Winds". The buds are light green with pink tips, which turn white as they bloom. Double flowers with a diameter of 11-14 cm, bloom on last year's shoots from June. The height of the vine is 1-1.5 m.

Stolwijk Gold Clematis blooming on last year's shoots. Its "feature" is golden yellow leaves. Violet-blue bell-shaped, wide-open flowers with a diameter of 5-6 cm effectively contrast with them. The variety is frost-hardy and unpretentious. It tolerates partial shade, but the foliage is colored brighter with sufficient lighting. Height 2-3 m.

TESHIO An original Japanese variety that blooms on the shoots of the past and current year. The flowers are double, slightly flattened, in a bluish-lilac range. The blooming ones look like small hedgehogs or pads with needles. The height of the vine is 1.5-2 m. Suitable for growing in containers.

HANIA Second trimming group. The petals are velvety, red with a pink border. The diameter of the flowers is 14-16 cm, in the first wave of flowering they are double. The height of the vine is 2.2-2.8 m.

CHANGE OF HART (Change of Heart) Abundant and long-flowering variety of the second pruning group. Flowers 10-13 cm in diameter are initially purple-red, reddish-pink in full dissolution. The edges of the petals are light pink, in the middle there is a light stripe, whitening at the base. Suitable for decorating a pole with a height of 2 m.

Shin-shigyoku Some people call this terry variety marble, and there is a reason. Dark purple flowers 10-12 cm in diameter with numerous, asymmetrically curved petals, which are silvery on the underside. The contrast is extraordinary! The second pruning group, the height of the vine is 1.5-2 m.

Ernest Markham Flowers with a diameter of 14-16 cm bloom on the shoots of the current year. They are red-purple, slightly velvety. Liana from large, catalogs indicate that it can rise to a height of 2.8-4 m.

Jan Pawel II Second trimming group. Flowers, depending on the weather and growing conditions, are pure white or with a pronounced pink stripe in the center. Height 2-2.5 m. Clematis Jan Paul II is named after John Paul II. But in Poland, where the variety is bred, its name is pronounced as "Jan Pavel".

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Clematis varieties do not have a pure red shade, only with an admixture of purple. And pure blue remains a dream, while clematis lovers are content with varieties with an admixture of purple.

Sometimes they ask - are there clematis that smell? It depends on what is considered a flavor. A pleasant smell that can be felt when you come close to the flower? There are such. On sunny, windless days, their aroma is stronger.
Clematis, grape-leafy and pungent, has a rather strong smell, but, as they say, not for everybody. Not everyone likes him.

The two main advantages of buttercup shrubs, better known as clematis, are that they grow quickly and bloom profusely and for a long time. In one season, the length of the stems can overcome the mark of both 2 and 4 meters.It depends on the variety, climate and the correct care and cultivation. The unique number of shapes and shades of flowering parts of the plant awakens the wildest fantasies not only among professional landscape designers. Anyone who has tried to breed clematis in the garden, a florist can safely consider himself one of their ardent admirers.

The varied decoration of the garden with clematis is a tribute to the modern fashion for liana-like perennials that came to Russia from Europe. Thanks to the proximity of clematis, any vertical shape turns into an exotic decoration of the local area. Clematis are used in garden design, in landscape design to decorate all kinds of arches, gazebos, trellises, terraces. Flowering branches are irreplaceable when there is a need to hide an old tree, shrub, stump or decorate a wall from prying eyes.

The prevailing opinion that growing clematis in a winter garden is impossible without many hours of effort and continuous hassle has long been refuted by the experience of thousands of gardeners who successfully cultivate vines in their garden plots in any region of the country. Due to its undemanding nature to the soil, all caring for clematis in the garden comes down to regular abundant watering and the correct annual planting of the plant shape - preparation for the next summer season. How to plant, how to care for and how to breed some types of clematis, will be described below.

Vines of the third group of pruning - summer riot of color

In July, simple and double bells appear on perennial vines that have been heavily cut in the fall. The peculiarity of these varieties of clematis is that the lower the shoots are cut after flowering, the more abundant the formation of buds on young branches and the larger the flowers.

Clematis is native to Poland - all the colors of the rainbow in one garden

Polish clematis Mazury was bred in the first decade of the 21st century, originator - S. Marchinsky. This is a winter-hardy plant of medium height, no more than three meters. Stems are herbaceous, green, leaves are simple, solitary. Double flowers up to 16-18 cm in diameter. The sepals are lavender blue, in the center are light yellow stamens. About 200 beautiful double balls bloom on one bush at the same time. The first description of clematis Mazuri appeared relatively recently, but the variety has already won several prizes at international festivals and the love of gardeners around the world.

Silver medalist of the international exhibition "Greens is Life" in 2006 Clematis Mazovshe is a late variety of giant flowers. A vigorous plant with a length exceeding 3.5 meters. All summer until autumn, the bush is a fireworks display of burgundy-red shades, strewn with flowers 20 cm in diameter, with velvety wide petals. The center is a hedgehog of lilac anthers on cream legs. The awakening of the plant is in the spring, when the first shoots begin to appear from the points of growth of the roots. Pruning for the winter like the third group (strong).

Low compact Clematis Perida feels great not only in the summer garden, but also in large containers indoors (in a container). The height of its stems is no more than 2 m. The leaves are single or three-toed, cordate. Simple red flowers are collected from oval sepals with sharp narrow tips. They resemble a wide bowl with a diameter of 13-16 cm, in the center there is a purple-red anther spider. The new herbaceous shoots, which have grown since the beginning of the season, are exuberant in summer months. Cropping by the third type.

Exotic shapes and colors - clematis from Japan

A Japanese-born Clematis Red Star surprises with a unique number of double and semi-double flowers. Each can be up to 14 cm in diameter, consists of 20-40 lanceolate elongated petals, changing shade from red at the tips to light pink at the base. In the center of the sepal is a pink highlight. Stamens with a pistil are yellow-white. The variety is medium-sized, up to 2 meters. Low frost resistance. Good immunity to diseases of the species.

A novelty of the new millennium, Clematis Rooguchi is the winner of many prizes at international exhibitions. Bred by Japanese breeders. The variety has features - stems from 1 to 2 m long cannot wrap around the supports on their own, vertical gardening only when fastened. The flowers are medium-sized, unopened blue bells hanging on long legs. Pruning is strong - to the soil, in the fall. The formation of bells on new herbaceous shoots.

Oriental carpet of violet shades - Clematis Blue bird

Exotic clematis The gray bird will not leave indifferent any contemplator of its fantastic flowers. Six long, narrow purple or blue, twisted, spaced apart petals, connected by purple anthers in the center, is an extraordinarily beautiful sight. And there are more than 100 such inflorescences on one bush. Liana shrub does not have the ability to climb vertical supports. If you don't fix it on the trellis, it will appear as an exotic oriental carpet. The length of the branches does not exceed 2 meters. Pruned strongly, to the ground.

The lower the pruning, the more abundant the flowering next year.

Like a painting by Van Gogh

In the Zhakman group, the clematis Tai Dai hybrid is famous for the rare coloration of large flowers. The inflorescences of fantastic beauty seem to have just come out of the brush of an impressionist artist: on a white background of wide corrugated petals, stains and strokes of a delicate light purple color. Such a plant will not get lost in the garden of Eden. The length of the branches in a warm climate is more than 4 m, in the Middle Lane - about 2 m. The group of bush formation is the third. The rave reviews for Clematis Tai Dai appeared immediately after its presentation in 2006, in America where it comes from. On the territory of Russia it is not yet very widespread, but most likely, this is a matter of the near future.

Fragrant Purple Garlands - Clematis Sweet Summer Love

Small-flowered clematis Sweet Summer Love blooms from July to September. A tall plant with long branches over three meters in length gracefully wraps around any vertical support. It looks no less impressive as a ground cover decoration of the landscape. Behind the purple-red flowers 3-4 cm across, no beautiful dark green leaves are visible. The variety has a bright aroma, thanks to which reviews of Clematis Sweet Summer Love are always only enthusiastic. The pruning is strong, up to the second knot.

Clematis of weak pruning bloom from May thunder to leaf fall

In early spring, when other plants are just planning to move from seedling cups to the ground, the buds of the first wave of flowering are already being laid on last year's branches of clematis. These are varieties belonging to the second pruning group. The stage of spring flower abundance occurs at the end of April - beginning of May in regions of a mild climate. The second wave - on tender green herbaceous shoots in July and August.

Miss Bateman is a crisp white classic

The Miss Bateman sprawling clematis belongs to the Patens group (large-flowered perennials). These are vines of medium pruning, the shoots are partially removed. Miss Bateman is a climbing plant with large, white, simple flowers. 8 wide white, oblong sepals with a pinkish spot in the center partially overlap each other. From the center, purple anthers, the petals are slightly lowered downward, in the form of an open bowl. The diameter of the inflorescences is 15 cm. The leaves are three-toed, green, of medium size. The length of an adult plant is 2.5 meters. Flowering in two waves - in May and mid-summer. Clematis Ballerina, a variety of domestic breeding, named after Maya Plisetskaya, is very similar in appearance and type of pruning. The variety is more winter-hardy, as it is specially zoned for the Russian climate of the Middle zone.

Terry individualism in lilac color - Clematis Multi Blue

Charming Blue Multi Blue Clematis Blossoms - double color.The lower part is an open bell of 6-8 ovoid violet-blue sepals, the upper part is a lilac-greenish-yellow pompom of narrow twisted petals. Unlike most clematis of the second pruning group, it forms double inflorescences on both old and young shoots throughout the spring-summer season. Lianas of the Multi Blue variety reach two meters in length over the summer. In autumn, last year's lignified stems are cut low to the ground, the shoots of the current year are shortened, removing a fourth part. The representative of the family of buttercups of the Patens group is a frost-resistant plant, but in the regions of the Middle Belt for the winter, the root zone is still insulated.

Blue-blooded white clematis

Terry Clematis Duchess of Edinburgh is a magnificent garland of snow-white flowers. In May-June, they look like wonderful spherical pom-poms, from July to August, they are simple white flowers of 6-8 petals. Terry plants decorate the plant twice as long as simple ones, up to 20 days. But summer bloom is more abundant than spring. The trimming group is the second, weak.

A variety from Japan, clematis Omoshiro is a real exotic miracle, striking in its tenderness from May to September. Large white, slightly pinkish flowers at least 15 cm in diameter are collected from 6-8 ellipsoidal sepals. The edge of each petal is as if outlined with ink using the finest brush. Filigree precision and exciting tenderness - this is what comes to mind at the sight of this flower. Purple anthers on cream legs only decorate it. On vertical supports, vines are able to rise to a height of 2-3 meters. Prefers vines in well-lit places, but without direct sunlight. In the light, the flowers turn pale and lose their exotic character. Pruning - partial, weak, second group.

Blue and purple are the colors of reliability and unpretentiousness

Known since the eighties of the last century Clematis Ball of Flowers, originator - M. Beskaravaynaya. The liana-shaped shrub from the Lanunginoza group blooms in two stages - in the spring on last year's lignified stems, in the summer - on green herbaceous ones. Huge simple flowers over 20 cm in diameter, the color is lilac-blue, with a purple spot in the center. Sepals are wide ovals with a corrugated edge. The height of the stems is up to 2.5 meters. Leaves are simple or triple, dark green. Flowering from June to September, the group of pruning is the second, weak.

Clematis bred in Poland, General Sikorski, quickly gained popularity among vine lovers. The blue and purple varieties are considered the most picky among clematis. And their beauty is undeniable. The bush formation group is the second. Vines up to three meters long, strewn with large purple flowers, the variety will decorate any landscape.

The long flowering period, coupled with the simplicity of farming, always favors the choice of dark-flowered species.

Clematis Henryi - elder in the buttercup family

Perhaps it was thanks to this variety called Clematis Henry that the triumphant procession of liana-like shrubs across Europe began. One of the oldest varieties known since the 19th century, clematis Henryi is a large-flowered early flowering plant in the buttercup family. A tall bush is capable of braiding a support more than 3 meters high. Simple snow-white flowers more than 15 cm in diameter, more than 100 pieces are formed at the same time. Low pruning guarantees the beginning of flowering in June and its end with the onset of stable cold days in September-October.

Stars of Polish festivals

Two-color clematis Serafina is another Polish representative of the family. Combines pink-lilac and white in color. The peculiarity of the variety is that the edges of the long lanceolate petals are dark in color, and from the base to the pointed tip there is a longitudinal wide white stripe. Bright flower stars exceed 20 cm in diameter. Two stages of flower garland formation are in May and August.

Does not require pruning clematis Midwell Hall, an early semi-double variety. Its flowers are blue bells hanging on long legs with a delicate lilac tint. It blooms twice - in April-May and August. The first wave of buds is on last year's uncut branches, the second is on newly regrown shoots. The variety is distinguished by an unpretentious disposition, love for shaded areas of the soil. Ideal for growing near walls, trellises, fences, as a decoration for old shrubs.

Garden of Eden within reason

Delicate clematis and roses in the garden are no longer rare guests. Modern scientists-breeders have already achieved considerable success in breeding new, unpretentious, frost-resistant varieties. In the market or in the store, the eyes run up with a fantastic variety of choices. For amateur gardeners, this abundance is only on hand - there is an opportunity to try their hand at growing something new, unusual, for example, try to plant clematis Barbara Jackman or Arabella. Planting clematis in the garden will create your own Eden. That is why summer gardens throughout the country turn into a riot of colors and a whirlpool of heavenly scents in the summer. Check out the article: Terry clematis: varieties for growing in their summer cottage.

The biggest dream of gardeners growing flowering ampelous plants is for their offspring to delight with their flowering as long as possible, and at the same time there was as little hassle as possible with long lashes, especially when preparing for wintering. You can bring it to life by planting clematis of the third pruning group on the site. The description and photo of the varieties, a selection of which we have specially made and today we want to present to you, will serve as a confirmation of the theory about the long-term beauty of these luxurious creeping vines.

Special features of the group

The third group of clematis is one of the easiest to breed. This includes varieties that have a long flowering period (up to 3 months), while in most species it is later. The reason for this phenomenon is the fact that the vine sets buds only on a young growth. Accordingly, this leaves an imprint on the procedure for forming a bush: every year it is necessary to completely cut out the bush, leaving stumps no more than 15 cm in height (one or two buds). This is enough for the vine to revive.

Varieties of the third group have one more feature: they grow rather quickly and if you neglect pruning, soon the bush will turn into a tangled ball of ugly twisted lashes. What can I say about the fact that you will have to forget about flowering. Thus, annually cutting off the shoots that have grown during the season, you can not only update the bush and maintain its compact forms, but also preserve the varietal qualities of flowering.

Pruning is best done in autumn - then the bush, or rather its remnants, will be easier to cover and prepare for wintering.

And now we bring to your attention a description of the most popular varieties of clematis of the third pruning group (with photo).

Large-flowered clematis

Some of the most spectacular species are hybrids with large inflorescences. Large flowers of a rich or delicate color, simple or double, immediately catch the eye and make the bush the pride of a florist.

Clematis Ville de Lyon

The description of clematis Ville de Lyon should start with the fact that it belongs to the Viticell group. The diameter of the inflorescences reaches 16 cm, while they have a rich color and consist of 5-6 simple petals and long, up to 2 cm, stamens. Some consider it red, but most of all the color is similar to fuchsia, while the tips of the petals are darker. Interestingly, by the end of flowering, purple hues begin to prevail. The bush is quite large, the length of the lashes is from 3 to 4 m. Flowering begins late, in July, but lasts until the first frost.

The variety has increased winter hardiness and is resistant to most fungal diseases, but it can fade in the sun (flowers will become faded).

Clematis Barbara

The variety is the result of the work of Polish breeders, earned popularity due to simple, but very large (up to 16 cm in diameter) inflorescences with an interesting color: they are deep pink in color, but the stamens are painted in maroon color.

The bush itself grows to a maximum of 3 m, winter-hardy, late - blooms from June to September.

You can trim clematis lightly and then flowering will be in May, and with strong pruning, flowers will appear only in the second half of June.

Clematis Venosa Violacea

One of the unpretentious types of clematis, grows no more than 3 m in height, winters well and rarely gets sick. Flowering occurs in mid-summer and until October, delicate flowers flaunt on the bush. They are single, consist of 4 or 6 simple petals, are medium in size and have a two-color color:

• the middle of the petals is white;
• purple stripes run along the entire length at the edges on both sides.

Clematis can be grown on a support, as well as as a ground cover plant.

Clematis Etual Violet

A characteristic feature of this clematis from the Viticella group is the abundance of large flowers with a rich dark purple color, which bloom in June and adorn the bush until the end of summer. In the center of the inflorescence, white stamens are visible as a bright spot. Liana is subject to strong pruning, but thanks to its good growth rate, it quickly gains a height of about 3 m, however, it cannot please with special density.

It is better not to let it go to a high arch - it will be too watery, but on a low ladder that you can wrap around completely, you will be able to achieve the effect of splendor.

The variety is unpretentious, can grow in almost any soil, both on a support and as a ground cover plant.

Clematis Pink Fantasy

A very delicate Canadian hybrid with large pink flowers, with a subtle darker tint along the wide petal, while the stamens are also pink. Liana on average rises to a height of 3 m and blooms from mid-summer to early autumn.

The variety has successfully taken root even in the middle lane and northern latitudes due to its high frost resistance.

Clematis Cardinal Wyszynski

Some gardeners call him Cardinal Wisniewski, thus interpreting the Polish surname in the Russian manner. Small, up to 3 m in height, the bush will delight with very large (20 cm) burgundy-red inflorescences, consisting of 5-6 simple petals, slightly wavy along the edge. Red-brown stamens complement the rich coloration. Flowering lasts from summer to early autumn. Among breeders, it is deservedly recognized as the best variety in the group of red large-flowered clematis.

The species prefers semi-shady places, in the sun the brightness of the color fades and the flowers turn pale.

Clematis Hegley Hybrid

A small bush from 2 to 3 m in height grows slowly, but it will delight you with an abundance of buds: they are large, up to 18 cm in diameter, delicate light pink color, open on young branches late, in the middle of summer, and bloom until September. The stamens are chocolate colored. The hybrid has good resistance to low temperatures.

The variety prefers partial shade - in the bright sun, the flowering time is reduced, and the color fades.

Clematis Taiga

Our growers had the opportunity to purchase this original Japanese variety only 2 years ago, after Taiga won the honorable third place at a specialized exhibition. And there was a reason - large terry inflorescences attract attention with a multi-colored color: if the outer petals are monochromatic, purple, then the rest are only at the beginning of the petal, and most of them at the edge are painted white-green, with the tips wrapped inward.

Clematis blooms from June to September. Liana is on average 2 m in height, with good lighting it grows up to 2.5 m.

Clematis Mazovshe

Liana up to 3.5 m high branches well along the support, and from June it is decorated with very large, up to 20 cm in diameter, inflorescences.They hang down on long pedicels and consist of 6 wide petals with a velvety surface, painted in a rich burgundy color. A lighter stripe is barely visible along the center of the petals, which is actually on their back side. They themselves are wide, in one row, but smoothly rounded at the tip, ending in a small sharp tip. It is noteworthy that it is pink and white.

Mazovshe blooms late, at the end of June, but the flowers bloom one after another until September. The variety winters well and is suitable for growing in the middle lane.

Clematis Comtesse de Bouchot

This clematis is also called the Countess de Boucher. A fairly tall variety, it can reach up to 4 m in height, although it does not grow very quickly. In one place it can live up to 20 years. The buds are not small, but also not very large (no more than 15 cm), pink-lilac, with drawn longitudinal ribs, cream-colored stamens. Long-lasting flowering occurs in June and ends in September. The variety has good winter hardiness.

In order for the buds to retain their rich color until autumn, it is better to plant the bush in partial shade, otherwise they will fade and become light.

Clematis Stasik

In the middle lane, a flower with the unusual name Stasik feels good - this is a suitable variety for novice gardeners. It does not require too much attention, it winters well and blooms profusely, however, not too early and not very large flowers. The first inflorescences bloom in early July on young branches, they are the largest, up to 11 cm in diameter, painted in a dark pink color with a red tint, gradually turning into purple. There are no more than 8 petals on each flower, but most often 6, they are slightly pointed and collected in the form of a star.

A characteristic feature of the variety is the presence in the middle of each petal of a lighter wide strip or several narrow stripes, and the reverse side of the flower is paler than the front. Flowering ends in September, while there are already noticeably fewer buds.

Since the bush grows compact, up to 1.8 m in height, and its growth rate is low, it can be planted in containers with additional support.

Small-flowered varieties of clematis

Their buds will not surprise you with their size, but the abundant flowering makes you forget about it - we are talking about the types of vines with a diameter of inflorescences up to 10 cm.The description and photo of clematis varieties of the third pruning group with small inflorescences will make sure that size is not the most important thing.

Clematis Tangut

One of the most charming types of clematis combines varieties with a characteristic shape of inflorescences into a separate group: they are small, up to a maximum of 5 cm in diameter, and look like the heads of tulips or bells. The color of the buds depends on the specific hybrid, but the main ones are white-yellow tones.

It is interesting that in nature the plant does not exceed 30 cm, but cultivated species grow from 3 to 6 m in height. A characteristic feature are angular stems with strong branching. They firmly wrap around the support, although they do not form a dense wall - the leaves are quite rare.

Among the most popular varieties of Tangut clematis, it is worth noting:

1. Anita... The inflorescences are white, wide open, a bit like garden jasmine flowers, bloom in two waves (summer-autumn), the height of the bush is 4 m.
2. Aureolin. Half-open pale yellow bells bloom continuously from June to early autumn, the height of the bush is up to 3 m.
3. Bill McKenzie... The tallest and fastest growing species with a liana height of up to 6 m. Inflorescences in the form of deep yellow round bells, slightly open.
4. Grace... The 4-petal flowers of a delicate beige color fully open and become like a star. The height of the bush is 3 m.
5. Lambton Park... One of the most large-flowered and vivid species of this group, it blooms with dark yellow, slightly elongated, bells, the diameter of which reaches 5 cm. The buds do not open completely.The height of the bush is no more than 4 m.

Clematis Tangut Love Radar

This romantic name is another hybrid representative of the Tangut clematis, which is worth talking about separately. The variety will not please with the large size of the inflorescences, but it will surprise them with their unusual shape: in the unopened form, the flowers look like drooping bells, which have 4 petals, slightly bent outward along the edge. When the bud is fully opened, it turns into a four-pointed star, burning with a deep yellow color, while its diameter is only 4 cm. The flowering of the Radar of Love occurs in several waves with a short break.

The variety has good winter hardiness, which allows it to be grown almost throughout the territory of Russia. He also feels good in a tub in a closed room.

Clematis burning

A fairly tall bush builds up lashes up to 5 m long and branches well along the support, creating a dense wall of dense small leaves, while clematis can be up to 4 m wide.A distinctive feature of the variety is small inflorescences in the form of crosses of four narrow petals, painted in white, with pubescent sepals. Despite the modest size of the buds, there are a lot of them and it seems that there is a huge white cloud in front of your eyes, in addition, it is also fragrant - the flowers smell sweetly of honey with a subtle almond tint. Flowering begins in the middle of summer and lasts until its end. Burning clematis can be grown even in the northern regions, since its frost resistance is high.

The variety owes its name to the acrid odor emitted by the roots of the bush.

Clematis of Manchu

The variety is distinguished by good frost resistance, a compact bush in the first half of summer will surprise you with an abundance of small (about 1.5 cm) white inflorescences in the form of 4-petal stars with a delicate, barely perceptible aroma.

Some gardeners often confuse Manchurian clematis with stinging clematis and even believe that it is one and the same plant. They really have a very similar flowering, both are frost-resistant and even belong to the vines of one, third, pruning group, but these are two separate varieties, which can be distinguished by the following characteristics:

1. The height of the bush. Burning clematis can grow up to 5 m in height, while the Manchu clematis is no more than 2 m.
2. Flowering period. The first variety is late (blooms in July-August), and the second is early (June-July).

Clematis Princess Diana

Photo and description of clematis Princess Diana will not be able to fully convey its amazing and delicate charm of flowering: small, up to a maximum of 7 cm in diameter, inflorescences are bell-shaped or tulip-shaped with 4 petals. They are bright pink, only at the very edge you can see a light border. Flowering, although later (in the second half of summer), is abundant, and continues until autumn, while the bells do not hang down, but, as it were, "stick out". The bush itself grows up to a maximum of 3 m in height.

Clematis Princess Kate

Another "royal person" with abundant flowering and rather large size. It differs from Princess Diana in a larger (up to 4 m) bush and a light color of inflorescences. In addition, the flowers are slightly smaller, a maximum of 6 cm in diameter, also in the form of a bell, at first half-open, then the petals are straightened. The color of the buds is very interesting:

• inside the flower is white with a slight pinkish tint and a dark pink center;
• outside the petals are pink-lilac.

Blooms from June to autumn, winters well.

The variety is also found under the name Princess Ket and is one of the rare Texas hybrids.

Clematis Arabella

A low, up to 2 m, bush grows well on a support and without it, covering the soil around it with its lashes for the same distance. The large flowers will not surprise you (maximum diameter 10 cm), but they will delight you with abundance: in summer, in the midst of flowering, sometimes the leaves are not visible on the liana under a floral carpet of purple buds with long white stamens.Each has 4 to 5 simple petals of a uniform color, but with pronounced longitudinal grooves. As they fade, they turn pale and gradually turn blue. The variety blooms late, in June, but stands in buds until October.

Clematis Vanguard

The variety is relatively new, obtained in 2004 by English breeders and belongs to the Vititsella group. It differs in small (5 cm in diameter), but very original inflorescences:

• the middle of the bud is terry, made of small pink petals;
• on the edge of the terry "pillow" there are large, red and curving petals.

The height of the shrub reaches 3 m, grows quickly, flowering lasts from mid-summer to mid-autumn.

A characteristic feature of the Vanguard is its high winter hardiness.

Clematis Ashva

Compact variety: on average, the liana rises to a height of up to 1.5, sometimes up to 2 m, so it can be grown in pots. It blooms late, in June, but it will delight you with its rich color. The inflorescences are not very large, up to 10 cm in diameter, but bright, purple, with a red stripe along the petals. There are about 6 of them in a flower, the edges are bizarrely curved, which gives a special charm. The stamens have a purple top, and the anthers are pinkish.

Let's hope that this small selection of clematis varieties with a photo will come in handy when buying plants for the garden. And if you find here plants that are already growing on the site, now you will know how to properly prune them.