Greatest Winter-Flowering Clematis | BBC Gardeners World Journal

Different winter clematis embody Clematis napaulensis and Clematis ‘Lunar Lass’. These are tender and are greatest suited to rising in a conservatory or greenhouse.

Easy methods to develop winter-flowering clematis

Develop Clematis cirrhosa in moist however free-draining soil in a sheltered spot in full solar. Its roots needs to be stored as dry as attainable in winter, so plant it within the rain shadow of a wall, the place it won’t succumb to winter moist. Tie stems into their help initially, after which they may twine themselves. Reduce after flowering.

Tender winter clematis needs to be grown in wealthy, moisture-retentive, peat-free compost in pots within the conservatory or greenhouse. Prune after flowering.

Browse our choose of one of the best winter-flowering clematis to develop, beneath.

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Clematis cirrhosa ‘Wisley Cream’

One of many first Clematis cirrhosa cultivars, ‘Wisley Cream’ bears greenish flowers that mature to a creamy white, from November to March.

Top x Unfold: 4m x 1.5m

Clematis cirrhosa ‘Jingle Bells’

This Christmas-flowering selection blooms from December via to March, bearing massive, creamy-white flowers.

H x S: 5m x 2m

Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica

This selection has creamy-white flowers with delicate pink freckles, with a extra refined impact than the extra closely speckled ‘Freckles’ selection. Clematis cirrhosa var. balearica could not survive harsh winters.

H x S: 2.5m x 1.5m

Clematis x cartmanii ‘Avalanche’

Flowering from February to April, Clematis ‘Avalanche’ bears lots of white flowers in opposition to a backdrop of dark-green leaves. In contrast to types of Clematis cirrhosa, it thrives in partial shade. Though hardy to -7ºC, it might undergo leaf injury in chilly winters.

H x S: 4m x 2m

Clematis napaulensis

Native to Nepal, Clematis napaulensis flowers from November to March. Inexperienced buds open to flowers with massive, purple stamens. This species will most likely want some safety in winter, or develop it in a chilly greenhouse or conservatory.

H x S: 3m x 1.5m