They are the beauty queens among clematis. As a summer bloomer, the clematis presents its largest flowers in breathtaking colors. We have put together some beautiful varieties for you. There are also practical tips for professional pruning.
Which are the most beautiful summer-blooming clematis?
Among the most beautiful summer bloomers among the clematis are Clematis 'Rebecca' with scarlet red flowers, Boulevard clematis 'Picardy' with dark red stripes, Clematis 'Grefve Erik Ruuth' with double white flowers and Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel' with striped purple-red flowers. These varieties delight with their magnificent colors and long flowering period.
These clematis hybrids will brighten up the summer
The most wonderful time of the year produces the most beautiful clematis with a never-ending bloom period. In summer climates, the clematis thrives with lush double and unfilled flowers in enchanting colors. The breeders achieved small masterpieces with the following hybrids:
- Clematis 'Rebecca': scarlet flowers with creamy white filling, up to 18 cm in diameter
- Boulevard clematis 'Picardy': the dark red, striped flowers extend from the base of the plant to the tip
- Clematis 'Grefve Erik Ruuth': produces its double, white flowers from June to September
- Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel': a magnificent summer bloomer with striped, purple-red flowers, adorned with a light purple edge
If a clematis is one of the typical summer bloomers, it usually reaches a height of 100 to 200 centimeters. These hybrids are therefore recommended for planting in pots or serve as a pretty privacy screen in a planter box with an integrated trellis.
Summer bloomers with fruit decorations
Choose Clematis orientalis, plant a clematis in the garden that follows its yellow flowers with decorative fruit decorations. The silver-grey seed heads are very popular in Advent floristry.
Tips for pruning summer-flowering clematis
They take their time until they present their flowers. The summer bloomers among the clematis develop long shoots every year in order to bloom. The expert assigns this clematis to cutting group 3, so it should be cut as follows:
- Pruning Clematis after flowering in autumn
- Ideally prune on a frost-free day in November/December
- Short tendrils that are too long to 20 or 30 centimeters
Place the scissors just above an outward-facing node, encouraging vital branching next season.
Tips & Tricks
Although the summer-flowering clematis have no objection to a sunny location, the base should always be shaded. In order to fulfill this premise, experienced hobby gardeners provide the clematis with a shade-providing underplanting. To do this, choose low-competitive perennials, such as the small forest phlox, blue cushions, asters or cranesbill.
