LET415 Sweet Fragrance Clematis ( Clematis flammula )
Zone 6-9. A strong-growing climber forming a dense tangle of glabrous stems clothed with bright green leaves. From July to October the loose panicles of small, pure white, star-shaped flowers with delicious almond scent are abundantly scattered over the whole plant, followed in autumn and winter by silky seed heads.
Suitable for growing over fences, pergolas, arbors and walls - in sunny, warm and sheltered positions. Not very hardy - it can freeze during harsh winters.
On account of its sweet scent it's an ideal climber for planting near windows, park benches and other popular places of social gatherings.
LET160 Golden Clematis ( Clematis Tangutica )
This makes a wonderful, vining flower that is a long-lived perennial, normally living at least 25 years. The vine will grow about 8 feet tall if given something to climb and cling to. The top of the Clematis vine should be exposed to full sunlight with the roots shaded by either a ground cover or a mulch such as bark dust. Clematis Tangutica is tolerant of poor soil but needs to be well watered. This Clematis plant will flower within 3 - 4 months of planting the flower seeds, and the second year it will produce significantly more blooms.
The 3 inch yellow blooms also produce feathery silver seed heads. This vine is great for trellises and arbors, and also does well in containers as an annual. This Clematis plant will both summer and fall. Zones 5-9.