Article: Clematis: a three-season guide to floral beauty.

Pick the right kinds for bloom on the vine from early spring through fall

When you think of clematis, you probably think of the big, colorful flowers you see blooming in summer on leafy vines. But summer-blooming clematis represent only one branch of a huge family of flowering vines that flaunt their blossoms over a long period at low elevations of Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

More than 200 species of clematis are available, as well as scores of hybrids. By choosing the right plants you can have clematis in flower from March all the way to frost.

Many nurseries carry a few varieties of clematis in 1-gallon cans. You can also order ...

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