The Clematis impresses as a climbing plant not only with its climbing growth, but above all with its pretty flowers that are reminiscent of stars. Which varieties have particularly large flowers and how do you support the plant in producing large flowers?
Which clematis varieties have large flowers and how to care for them?
Clematis hybrids such as 'Madame le Coultre', 'Miss Bateman', 'Rouge Cardinal', 'Ernest Markham', 'Ville de Lyon', 'Multi Blue' and 'Dr. Ruppel'. They need lots of water, fertilizer and a bright location without direct sun for he althy growth and large flowers.
Which clematis produce large flowers?
While the wild forms of the clematis do not produce particularly large flowers, theClematis hybrids do so with ease. They invest a lot of energy in the development of their large and colorful flowers and neglect their growth upwards. So they remain rather short in stature. But with a diameter of up to 16 cm (in exceptional cases up to 20 cm) these specimens can do that with confidence.
Which large-flowered clematis varieties bloom white?
The best clematis varieties that produce large, white-colored flowers include'Madame le Coultre'and'Miss Bateman' The former has bright, pure white flowers that reach a diameter of between 12 and 14 cm. Their flowering period extends between June and September. The Clematis 'Miss Bateman' has slightly smaller flowers with a diameter of 10 cm. But these attract more attention with their dark stamens and the resulting light-dark contrast.
Which large-flowered clematis varieties bloom in shades of red?
Several clematis varieties are both large-flowered and impressive in color, like the variety'Rouge Cardinal'Its flowers are velvety red in color and are between 12 and 14 cm large.'Ernest Markham'also causes a stir with its 14 to 16 cm large flower plates and their flame red color. The variety'Ville de Lyon'(deep red, 10 to 12 cm) is also extremely popular.
Are there blue large-flowered clematis varieties?
There are several varieties of clematis that have blue flowers. Depending on the location, the blue turns into a violet. The Clematis'Multi Blue' has violet-blue petals that are pink in the middle. They grow up to 12 cm tall. The following varieties also have blue or purple flowers:
- ‘Jackmanii’
- ‘The President’
- ‘Mrs. N. Thompson'
- ‘Fujimusume’
Which clematis have large, double flowers?
The white-flowered 'Duchess of Edinburgh', for example, blooms double. Furthermore, 'Piilu' (pink and white, 9 cm), 'Nelly Moser' (pink and white, 16 cm), 'Dr. Ruppel' (pink and white, 16 cm), 'Empress' (light pink and white, 14 cm) and 'Crystal Fountain' (light blue and purple, 16 cm) double flowers. The most popular clematis is'Dr. Ruppel‘
What should you pay attention to when owning clematis with large flowers?
Clematis with large flowers visibly suffer more quickly from summer heat and drought. They needa lot of waterin order to keep the sap in the flowers and not to wilt prematurely. In addition, it is important to regularly supply clematis with large flowers withfertilizer and to offer them a bright location (not in the blazing sun).
Tip
Attention: Single-blooming and multiple-blooming clematis varieties
There are clematis varieties that bloom once and those that bloom a second or even third time a year. If you want to enjoy new flowers all the time, you should cut off the wilted flowers regularly. New flower buds can then form.