Clematis for Containers

Big, bold, and lovely. Those words describe the clematis from the Raymond Evison Clematis collection. Add to that: long-blooming and partial shade lovers. Mr. Evison has spent more than 50 years breeding the world's best clematis and has introduced more than 100 cultivars. His most recent introductions have been compact and suitable for containers (pots with 18" diameter are a good size). 

Following are a few that we are proud to carry this season: 

'Alaina' photo source: burford.co.uk

'Alaina' has deep, creamy pink flowers, grows to 4 feet, and blooms in late spring and again in late summer. Flowers will last longer in a shady afternoon location.
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'Cezanne' photo source: Willoway Nurseries

'Cezanne' is a blue flowering variety that grows 3-4' tall and likes a partially shady spot. 
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'Parisienne' photo source: raymondevisonclematis.com

Superb repeat flowering performance and lovely violet blossoms with red centers make 'Parisienne' a must have. Another compact one great for containers, it will bloom from early to late summer. 
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'Ice Blue' photo source: Willoway Nurseries

'Ice Blue' has dramatic large flowers May-June and again in late summer. Grows to 6' and is ideal for east, west, and north facing locations.
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'Shimmer' photo source: taylorsclematis.co.uk

'Shimmer' rounds out our collection with it's 7" deep lilac-blue flowers. Plant this long-blooming perennial to grow on pergolas or trellis with roses. Grows 6-8 feet. 

All of these clematis are easy to prune - just cut back to 12 inches in the spring. Plant them deep with annuals or perennials planted at their feet. 
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Why not start your own collection of Ray Evison Clematis this spring?