Growth ultimately depends on the position, water, soil, fertilizer and sunlight so this is only a guide.
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Clematis 'Lech Kaczyński' is a Polish cultivar developed by Polish breeder Szczepan Marczyński and introduced to Australia by Alameda Homestead Nursery in 2025. It is renowned for its large, velvety, purple-violet flowers. Each bloom measures approximately 12–16 cm in diameter and features yellow anthers on creamy filaments, creating a striking contrast against the rich petal colour. This vigorous climber reaches heights of 1.7 to 2 meters, making it ideal for trellises, fences, or pergolas. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soils with a neutral to slightly acidic ph and prefers locations with good light exposure. Belonging to pruning group 2, light pruning is required after the first flowering to encourage new blooms. Its long blooming period and vibrant colours make 'Lech Kaczyński' an excellent choice for adding vertical interest and attracting pollinators to the garden. -
Clematis 'Rüütel' is a captivating deciduous climber celebrated for its large, velvety, deep red flowers, measuring up to 18 cm in diameter. These blooms feature similarly colored stamens, maintaining an impressive depth of colour even as the flowers fade. The narrow sepals often exhibit charming ruffled edges, adding to the plant's visual appeal. This variety blooms in two waves: first in late spring or early summer, then again in late summer to early autumn. Its mid-green ternate leaves provide a lush backdrop throughout the growing season. Compact and vigorous, 'Rüütel' typically reaches heights of 1.5 to 2 meters, making it ideal for containers, small gardens, or training over trellises and arches. Bred by the Kivistik family in Estonia in 1982, the name 'Rüütel' translates to 'knight' in Estonian, reflecting its noble presence in the garden. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soils with neutral to slightly alkaline pH and prefers locations with full sun to partial shade. As a member of pruning group 3, it requires hard pruning in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant flowering. 'Rüütel' is also noted for its resilience and its resistance to common pests and diseases. Its striking blooms and robust growth habit make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking to add vertical interest and vibrant colour to their landscapes -
Clematis 'Shirotaka' is a compact, deciduous climber developed by renowned Japanese breeder Hiroshi Hayakawa and introduced to Australia by Alameda Homestead Nursery in 2024. It showcases elegant creamy white flowers, approximately 12–15 cm in diameter, each adorned with a subtle pale green central bar. Blooming from early spring through to autumn, 'Shirotaka' adds a graceful presence to gardens over an extended season. Growing to a manageable height of 1.5 to 2 meters, this variety is ideal for smaller spaces, containers, or training over trellises and arches. It belongs to pruning group 2 and requires light pruning after the first flush of blooms to encourage further flowering. Plant in well-drained soil with consistent moisture for optimal growth, ensuring the roots are kept cool and shaded while the foliage enjoys full sun to partial shade. The name 'Shirotaka' derives from Japanese, where 'Shiro' means white, 'ta' means many, and 'ka' means flower. This name aptly reflects the plant's profusion of white blooms. -
Soft pink, deeper at the margins flowers approximately 14-16.5cm in diameter produced on a compact vine growing to 1.5-1.8mt in size. Flowers spring to autumn. Pruning group 2. deciduous and a climber. -
The flower is velvety purple maturing to mid blue approximately 15-17cm in diameter. Flowers can be single, semi double or double at anytime during the flowering season. The plant is moderately vigourous and will grow approximately 1.5-2.0mt in size. -
White flowers with mid pink bars, stronger in cooler weather approximately 12.5-15cm in diameter produced on a moderate vine growing to 1.2-1.8mt in size. Flowers Spring to Autumn. Perfect as a container plant on a patio or balcony. Pruning group 2. Deciduous and a climber. -
Showy mauve lavender with huge white anthers flowers approximately 10-15cm in diameter produced on a moderate vine growing to 1.5-2.0mt in size. Flowers Spring to Autumn. Pruning group 2. deciduous and a climber. REGAL™ -
Medium to large white flowers with dark brown stamens approximately 10-15 cm in diameter produced on a compact vine growing to 1.5-3.0 mt in size. Flowers spring and autumn. Pruning group 2. Deciduous and a climber. -
Medium to large, fully double, mauve flowers with whitish stamens and yellow anthers produced on a moderate vine growing 1.5 - 3.0 metres. Flowers late spring to autumn. Pruning group 2. Deciduous and a climber. -
Satin pink single, nodding flowers approximately 5-8cm in diameter produced on a moderate vine growing to 1.2-1.8mt in size. Flowers Spring to Autumn. Pruning group 3. deciduous and a herbaceous variety. -
Semi-nodding purple blue flowers approximately 7.5-9cm in diameter produced on a moderate non clinging vine growing to 1.5-2.0mt in size. Flowers spring to autumn. Pruning group 3. deciduous and herbaceous. -
Small 5cm bell shaped pale blue flowers produced on a short non clinging plant growing to 1.5mt. Flowers summer to autumn. -
Pinkish purple flowers approximately 15-18cm in diameter produced on a compact vine growing to 1.5-2.1mt in size. Flowers spring to autumn. Pruning group 3. deciduous and a climber. -
Large violet flowers approximately 12-20cm in diameter produced on a moderate vine growing to 1.5-2.0mt in size. Flowers late spring to autumn. Pruning group 2. deciduous and a climber. -
Large, single, mauve flowers with purple-red anthers on a deciduous compact vine to 1.5mt. Flowers last spring to autumn. Pruning group 2. A member of the Evison/Poulsen 'Boulevard' collection. -
Large, single, purple-red flowers with a red bar on a compact growing vine to 1.5mt. Deciduous. PG2 A member of the Evison/Poulsen® ‘Boulevard’ collection -
Pale mauve pink with deeper bar flowers approximately 9-11cm in diameter produced on a moderate vine growing to 1.2-1.8mt in size. Flowers spring to autumn. Pruning group 2. deciduous and a climber. PBR -
True red flowers approximately 10-15cm in diameter are produced on a compact vine growing to 1.5-1.8mt in size. Flowers spring to autumn. Pruning group 2. Deciduous and a climber. Can have occasional blue blotches in the flowers during cold weather. -
Medium to large magenta 12-15cm flowers with a white bar produced on a compact plant growing 1.5-2.0mt. Flowers spring to autumn. Pruning group 2. Deciduous and a climber. -
Rich dark red flowers approximately 10-12.5cm in diameter produced on a moderate vine growing to 1.2-1.8mt in size. Flowers spring to autumn. Pruning group 2. deciduous and a climber.
