Garden catalog descriptions of plants that bloom all summertime often seem too expert to be true . Some gardeners have trouble getting theirclematisto blossom at all because they do n’t realize that unlike groups of clematis ask different pruning practice . Cooperative extension horticulturalists inhabit in the actual world , however , and support that some clematis cultivar can bloom all summer . Take precaution in choosing clematis for your garden , process them decent and you , too , can enjoy these vines ' summertime heyday .

Clematis Viticella

Many of the summertime - blossom clematis are in the Group 3 pruning category , which blossom on newfangled wood , according to University of Illinois Extension ’s Sandra Mason . Mason note there are many vigorous Clematis viticella cultivars , and that ' Madame Julia Correvon ' will produce her red flowers all summer long . Among the other distinguished varieties are the purple - garden pink to reddish ' Ernest Markham ' , dreary ' Lady Betty Balfour ' and red ' Ville de Lyon ' .

Clematis x Jackmannii

The Clematis x jackmannii loan-blend also bloom all summer on new growth , according to University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension ’s Janet Carson . She singles out cultivars ' Alba ' , ' Comtesse de Bouchard ' and ' Star of India ' ; these plants have big white , pink and purple flowers , respectively .

Clematis Durandii

Durand clematis ( Clematis durandii ) also bloom on new wood , but unlike most clematis they are more stocky works , line as either nonvining or less vigorous , with blue flowers that can range from lavender to indigo . Iowa State Extension ’s Cindy Hayes mark that the attractive blooms commence in early summer and can extend until rime . Most summer - flowering clematis are hardy to at least U.S. Department of Agriculture zona 6 .

Clematis Texensis

Another compact clematis , the native Clematis texenis , has crimson - red ship’s bell - shaped flowers and thick foliage . The Ladybird Wildflower Center remark that it is more herbaceous than woody , and climbs a uttermost of 9 feet . North Carolina State University Extension ’s Erv Evans say it blooms on young ontogeny from summer until icing . Like other summer bloomers , C. texensis needs a gay exposure .

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