Take Your Garden Upward: Clematis
Large, colourful flowers turn a trellis or fence into a vertical garden feature.
Gardeners choose Clematis for large, colourful flowers turn a trellis or fence into a vertical garden feature. It works especially well in trellises, fences, pergolas, privacy screens, and vertical colour. Exact colour, mature size, hardiness, and care can vary by species or variety, so the plant tag should always provide the final details.
Plant details
Sun
Full sun, Part shade
Moisture
Moderate
Height
183–610 cm
Spread
61–183 cm
Flower colour
Purple, Blue, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Good to know
Pollinator friendly
Deer resistant
Container suitable
Care
Give Clematis full sun to part shade and moderate water. Plan for a typical mature size of about 6–20 ft tall and 2–6 ft wide. Provide a strong support where needed. Water consistently during establishment, guide new growth, and prune according to the vine's flowering habit.