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Large-Flowered Clematis

Posted on May 7, 2014 by soulofagardener

Clematis ‘Dorothy Toliver’ (syn. ‘Dorothy Tolver’) (Jonathan Gooch 1987) – A fairly recent English introduction which resulted as a cross between ‘Niobe’ and ‘Vyvyan Pennel’. It bears large 6″-wide flowers of a rich mauve-pink in late spring and repeats in … Continue reading →

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Grapes & Kiwi / Vitis & Actinidia

Posted on September 16, 2013 by soulofagardener

Actinidia deliciosa (syn. A. chinensis) – This is your standard Kiwi fruit vine, although there are separate male and female plants and you will need both in order for the females to produce the fuzzy egg-sized fruits. It is a … Continue reading →

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A Clematis Sampler

Posted on September 7, 2013 by soulofagardener

Clematis x ‘Alionushka’ (syn. ‘Alyonushka’) (1961) – This cross of Clematis integrifolia and C. ‘Nezhdannyi’ is non-clinging and best grown around the base of a leggy shrub or tied to a short obelisk. It bears pendulous blooms of rose-pink from June … Continue reading →

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Exotic-Looking Vines

Posted on September 4, 2013 by soulofagardener

Billardiera longiflora – With common names such as Purple Apple Berry and Climbing Blueberry, it is not hard to discern that the metallic purplish-blue fruits are the main attraction. This Australian native bears fragrant greenish-cream bell-shaped flowers in summer. It … Continue reading →

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Sweet Peas / Lathyrus odoratus

Posted on September 3, 2013 by soulofagardener

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Air Warden’ – The eye-catching cherry red blooms of this cultivar are held on strong stems and make excellent cut flowers. It was introduced back in 1942 by Thomas Cullen and the blooms are intensely fragrant. These climbing … Continue reading →

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Clematis VI

Posted on June 21, 2013 by soulofagardener

Clematis ‘Moonfleet’ (syn. ‘Evipo046’) (Evison/Poulsen 2007) – A truly striking Clematis suitable for growing in containers, ‘Moonfleet’ features 5-7″ wide blooms of pale lilac-pink (aging to pale blue) with a slightly darker bar and purple stamens. These are borne from … Continue reading →

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Vine Options

Posted on June 10, 2013 by soulofagardener

Clematis montana ‘Fragrant Spring’ – A floriferous Clematis with masses of fragrant 3″ wide single clear pink flowers (with pale yellow stamens) from May to early June. These are borne over finely-cut deep green leaves that are tinged reddish-purple when … Continue reading →

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Rambler Roses

Posted on June 6, 2013 by soulofagardener

Rosa ‘American Pillar’ (Van Fleet 1902) ([R. wichurana x R. setigera] x seedling) – A once-blooming rambler with masses of single carmine-pink flowers (about 2.25″ wide) accented with a white eye and golden stamens. These are borne over glossy deep … Continue reading →

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Evison’s Container Clematis

Posted on May 31, 2013 by soulofagardener

Clematis AMETHYST BEAUTY (syn. ‘Evipo043’) – This 2010 introduction produces 6″ wide blooms of amethyst purple and it pairs beautifully with the large white flowers of Clematis HYDE HALL (syn. ‘Evipo009’). AMETHYST BEAUTY blooms from early to late summer and … Continue reading →

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A Vine Sampler

Posted on May 27, 2013 by soulofagardener

Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ – A long-blooming Japanese Honeysuckle with highly fragrant white flowers that age to pale yellow, borne from June to October. It tolerates part to full sun exposures and has semi-evergreen foliage. Hall’s Honeysuckle is considered an invasive … Continue reading →

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