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Botanical name: Clematis montana

Common names: Himalayan Clematis, Anemone Clematis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Origin: Asia

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The Himalayan Clematis (Clematis montana) is a vigorous and robust deciduous vine native to the mountains ranges of Asia. It reaches heights of up to 50 feet and is typically grown as a creeper along walls, fences, or trellises. This plant is best suited to cooler climates, preferring full sun with some sun protection in hot and humid climates, and is able to tolerate short periods of semi-shade. The Himalayan Clematis needs moderate water and will thrive during periods of drought once established.

The foliage of the Himalayan Clematis is a deep green color and its flowers vary in beautiful shades of pink and white to off-white. As temperatures start to drop in autumn, the foliage displays a stunning bronze-bronze hue before going dormant in winter. This plant is cold-hardyis able to be grown in USDA zones 6-9.

When planting this climber, it is important to select an area with full sun or light shade and fertile, well-drained soil. If living in a colder region, planting in a pot is an option that allows for easy relocation to a warmer spot. In soil, be sure to add a thick layer of compost and a balanced slow-release fertilizer prior to planting. Additionally, irrigate the plant during its first growing season and during dry periods with more frequency. This will help maintain soil moisture. Pruning regularly is also important in order to stimulate new growth and abundant blooms later on.

The Himalayan Clematis is an attractive and versatile plant and is commonly used by gardeners to hide unsightly structures such as sheds and walls. With the correct care and maintenance, this climber can fill an area with lush foliage and fragrant flowers, ultimately creating a beautiful display.

Botanical name: Clematis sp.

Common names: Clematis, Old Man's Beard, Traveler's Joy, Virgin's Bower

Family: Ranunculaceae

Origin: Europe, Hemalayas, China, Australasia, North and central America

Clematis is a vine, native to Europe, the Himalayas, China, Australasia, North and Central America that loves to climb for support, so incorporate fences and trellises into your garden design, to ensure your clematis thrives. This beautiful species produces a variegated mix of pink, white and off-white, blue, lavender, purple, red, crimson and vinous flowers, as well as yellow and orange, depending on the variety.

Clematis prefer areas that are shaded from mid-morning through mid-afternoon, but still get some direct sun. To get the most abundant flowers and foliage, try a partially shaded area, such as an east-facing wall, or a north-facing wall in climates that don't experience intense heat in the summer.

When growing in a pot in colder regions, be sure to provide extra protection over the winter months.

Keep the soil moist, but not wet, by watering regularly. It's important to give clematis a consistent supply of water, as too much or too little can cause them to become stressed or can even cause them to die. If your clematis becomes stressed, it may be necessary to prune back some of its foliage. This will help the plant to recover.

Clematis is an easy to grow and versatile flowering vine, requiring very little maintenance once established. With the right combination of sun, moisture and support, your clematis can provide beautiful blooms for many years in your garden.

Botanical name: Clematis tangutica

Common names: Golden Clematis, Russian Virgin's Bower

Family: Ranunculaceae

Origin: Asia

Tangutica Group consists of deciduous climbers with ternate or pinnate leaves and small, bell- or star-shaped flowers appearing on the current year's growth in summer and early autumn. Clematis tangutica is a vigorous, late-flowering climbing vine to 15 or 20 feet tall with intense golden-yellow, bell-shaped flowers that eventually fully open to reveal crimson filaments.

Botanical name: Clematis terniflora

Common name: Sweet Autumn Clematis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Origin: Asia

Native to Asia, it can easily be grown in humid climates, in full sun to semi-shade. It favors regular rather than excessive water and semi-frequent feeding. Mature plants can take short light frosts and can withstand temperatures as low as 30's F for a short time. In colder climates, they are best grown in a container so they can be brought under shelter if an unexpected freezing night arrives.

Clematis terniflora (Sweet Autumn Clematis) prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil with a light layer of mulch. When grown in pots or containers, mix the soil with moisture retaining materials like peat, bark chips, and perlite. Completely water and feed with diluted organic fertilizer before and after flowering. In cooler climates, these plants need more protection from cold and wet weather, such as covering them with sheets or blankets. Pruning is usually unnecessary, but if desired, it should be done after the flowering season and before the new growth emerges.

The Sweet Autumn Clematis has cascading white to off-white flowers that are deliciously fragrant, making it an attractive addition to the garden. They attract butterflies and hummingbirds and require very little maintenance once established. They need to be grown in USDA zones 9-11; otherwise, they can be grown in containers and brought indoors when temperatures fall below their cold hardiness limit. When grown in pots, they require extra care to keep their roots healthy. To ensure the plant is properly hydrated, regular watering and occasional application of water-soluble fertilizers can keep it healthy and vigorous.

Botanical names: Jasminum officinale, Jasminum viminale, Jasminum vulgatum, Jasminum affine

Common names: True jasmine, Common jasmine, French Perfume Jasmine, Poet's jasmine, Catalonian Jasmine, Spanish Jasmine

Family: Oleaceae

Origin: South Africa

Semi-evergreen to deciduous vine. This vine has lots of fragrant white flowers in spring, summer, and fall. Blooms on new growth. Prefers a moist well-drained light soil enriched with organic matter. Drought and pollution tolerant. Jasmine associates nicely with climbing roses, honeysuckle or clematis, but it looks superb grown on its own. Grown in the perfume fields of Southern France, it has good tolerance to a wide range of temperatures and is easily maintained in pots. Cultivars: Aureoviegatum (variegated), Affine (large, white with pink inside). An age old Indian folk treatment, jasmine was used to suppress milk production. Apply fresh jasmine flowers to the breasts. One Indian study matched bromocriptine with the application of jasmine flowers and both treatments were equally effective lactation inhibitors.