Clematis - Clematis Will Goodwin

Stunning Blue Color June Till September True blue Clematis is one of the most floriferous of the species. 'Will Goodwin' is a true blue Clematis, deeply veined with frilled edges and golden stamens. Impressive blossoms are 6 to 8 inches across, abundantly borne June through September on 8- to 12-foot vines. "Queen of the climbers" is what one British Clematis expert calls them. For sensational blooms in almost all colors of the rainbow, few vines approach Clematis. Huge flowers, sometimes as much as 9 inches across, are lavishly produced, often for months at a time. Foliage is clean and attractive. Many Clematis have fluffy seed heads that extend the season of interest and can be used in arrangements. Train them on arbors, grow against walls or fences, use for screening unsightly vistas, or to climb over stumps or poles. Grow them through taller shrubs such as Roses or Vibernums, or through Dogwood trees. Clematis also makes a lovely container plant. Float a few blooms in a bowl of water for a lovely table centerpiece. Clematis never fail to make an opulent display! Ours are premium varieties, all top-sized plants. Best in light (not deep) shade. This Clematis blooms in early summer and flowering will be tremendously enhanced if the vine is cut back 6 to 8 inches to a pair of strong buds. Pruning should be done in March. Pruning Group II. Zones 3-9.