Q. My desire is to have a clematis vine that would be easy to care for and bloom all summer. Is this an impossible dream? Are there clematis vines that can be grown in containers? A. It is entirely ...

IN THE Flowering Vine Hall of Fame, there are a few Bay Area-friendly standouts: fragrant purple wisteria; delicate, ruby-throated star jasmine; charming sweet peas; showy pink and orange ...

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White clematis flowers with purple centers growing over the edges of a large, stone planter. - Kjellbrynildsen/Getty Images There is a clematis for everyone! Boasting a diversity of color, a wide ...

Clematis vines can take a garden to new heights – and now it’s time to take them to new places. Of course, you can grow these flowering vines on a trellis by the back door, but clematis plants are so ...

Q: What is the name of the clematis vine you recommend for containers? I have a small balcony that gets mostly morning sun, and I would like to train a flowering vine to grow up a trellis and give my ...

You say “clem-matis,” I say “clem-aa-tis. No matter which syllable you emphasize, every gardener should find room for at least one clematis vine. Within the genus, there are many species and lots of ...

Dear Dr. Dirt: How and when do you plant clematis vines? — Ray, Danville Dear Reader: Bare-root plants should be planted in the spring and container plants may be planted any time. There are many ...

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

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

Clematis is one of the most popular flowering vines, and no wonder -- this versatile plant can be grown on walls, pergolas, in containers or left to ramble through trees and shrubs. There are more ...

Climbing plants are a beautiful addition to any landscape. You can train them to trail up arbors, trellises, fences, and other structures for a romantic, whimsical garden aesthetic. But many climbing ...