Clematis T.H. Barker & Son

T.H. Barker & Son
Baines Paddock Nursery
Haverthwaite, Ulverston
Cumbria, LA12 8PF, UK
Tel: 015395 58236

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Herbaceous Clematis
For some reason the herbaceous forms of clematis have been unjustifiably neglected by gardeners - the notion that some clematis don't climb comes as a surprise. Some of these varieties are very dainty and small, not much more than 2 1/2 ft, whereas others can be very vigorous and make excellent ground cover plants. Most die down to ground level in the autumn, some go back to a woody rootstock. All are hard pruning and exceptionally easy plants to grow. They have no tendrils at the back of the leaf nodes to enable them to climb, but will meander through a border and amongst existing plants in a delightful manner, adding interest to shrubs that have finished flowering, or providing a contrast of colour and form. Some are sturdy enough to stand as border plants in their own right though they may need a little staking. Their autumn seed-heads add further interest to the garden. Temp. Zones are listed individually.
Sorry, we are no longer able to provide a mail order service. Visitors to the nursery are welcome.
Prices: 2 litre plants from £6.50 - 4 litre plants from £12.50 - Available at the nursery only. See Introduction page for opening times
Image Description
(Click on thumbnail image at left to see larger pictures) 		Flowers Height Aspect Prune
Aljonushka Aljonushka: BCS CoM From Estonia (so extremely hardy). A form of integrifolia producing large clear pink bells with gold stamens. Good through roses or shrubs and in containers. (Zones 3 - 9) Jun-Aug 5-6ft Any 3
Arabaella Arabella: Open petalled flowers in quantity, blue with rosy bar fading to mauve-blue and very large contrasting cream stamens. The longest flowering clematis we grow. (Zones 4 - 9) Jun-Oct 5-6ft Any 3
x araomatica x aromatica: Small violet blue flowers with a huge tuft of golden stamens of disproportionate size. Hardy but sun brings out the scent best. (Zones 5 - 9) Jul-Sep 3-4ft Sunny
Border		 3
No
Image		 x bonstedtii 'Crépuscule': New Very sweetly scented pale lilac tubular flowers. The foliage is coarse and the plant forms a stout sub-shrub, suitable for the border. (Zones 5 - 9) Jul-Sep 3-4ft E.S.W 3
x cylindrica x cylindrica: Deep blue flowers, bell shaped with a twist to each sepal. Rarely grown yet perfectly hardy and lovely wandering through the borders or into a rose. (Zones 4 - 9) Jun-Aug 2-3ft Any 3
x durandii x durandii: AGM Wonderful bright indigo blue flowers, some 4" across with striking white stamens. Makes an excellent cut flower. (Zones 5 - 9) Jun-Sep 5ft Any 3
x eriostemon x eriostemon: Little nodding purple-blue flowers, 2" in diameter making light ground cover and flowering for a long time. (Zones 5 - 9) Jul-Oct 6-7ft Any 3
x eriostemon 'Blue Boy' x eriostemon 'Blue Boy': This is a delightful plant bearing light blue bells in quantity throughout the summer. Perfectly hardy and absolutely lovely through roses. (Zones 5 - 9) Jun-Sep 6ft Any 3
No
Image		 x eriostemon 'Hendersonii': Lots of nodding purple bells flushed plum with widely flaring sepals and cluster of cream stamens. Marvellous. (Zones 5 - 9) Jul-Oct 6-8ft Any 3
No
Image		 heracleifolia 'Campanile': Tall growing plant for the back of the border with large coarse foliage on stout stems. Small clusters of pale blue bell-like flowers nestle in the leaf axils. Likes sun. (Zones 4 - 9) Jul-Sep 4-5ft E.S.W 3
heracleifolia 'Cote d'Azure heracleifolia 'Cote d'Azure': New Small bell-like fragrant flowers of pale blue with a paler stripe. Stout foliage on upright plant. (Zones 4 - 9) Jul-Sep 3 E.S.W 3
No
Image		 heracleifolia var. davidiana: Large leaves with clusters of lavender blue hyacynth like flowers, heavily scented, in the leaf axils. Makes a rounded self-supporting plant. (Zones 4 - 9) Aug-Sep 3ft S.W. 3
No
Image		 heracleifolia 'Wyevale': AGM Similar to davidiana but with slightly larger flowers of clear blue. Very fragrant. Makes a very smart border plant. (Zones 4 - 9) Aug-Sep 3ft S.W. 3
No
Image		 integrifolia Alba: Lax but short growing variety, needs support so lovely allowed to wander through the front of a border. Pretty white nodding bells, 3" in length in summer. Scented. (Zones 3 - 9) Jul-Aug 3ft S.W. 3
No
Image 		Integrifolia 'Hanajima': Dainty pink bells, very pointed and recurved - and only 9 inches high, so ideal for the rock garden. Delicately scented - plant in sun to make the most of it. Rare. Jun-Sep 9" Sun 3
No
Image 		Integrifolia Mr. Ozawa's form. A lovely selection of integrifolia, round in leaf and round in flower which are a very pretty mid blue and scented. Mr. Ozawa bred Asao and Pink Champagne (amongst others) and gave this plant to Malcolm Oviatt-Ham, who, in turn, gave stock to us. Sun brings out scent. Jun-Sep 3ft Sun 3
integrifolia 'Pangbourne Pink' integrifolia 'Pangbourne Pink': A free flowering deep pink variety, strong grower but lax, as are all the integrifolia's. (Zones 3 - 9) Jul-Aug 3ft S.W. 3
integrifolia 'Rosea' integrifolia 'Rosea': AGM Delightful clear pink bells, deeper colour along the ribs, slightly twisted sepals curving back to show yellow stamens. Very lovely plant and sweetly scented. Support needed. (Zones 3 - 9 ) Jul-Aug 2ft S.W. 3
Mrs. Robert Brydon x jouiniana 'Mrs. Robert Brydon: Larger leafed than j. Praecox, the flowers are a creamy colour with a hint of blue produced in abundance. (Zones 4 - 9) Jul-Oct 6-8ft Any 3
x jouiniana 'Praecox' x jouiniana 'Praecox': AGM Vast quantities of small hazy lilac flowers, so numerous the leaves are almost hidden. Over a tree stump or cascading down steps or a bank it is a delight. (Zones 4 - 9) Jul-Oct 6-8ft Any 3
No
Image		 recta 'Purpurea': Taller than the above, new shoots are a deep purple, aging to dull green by the time the white scented flowers appear. Flops in very 'cottagey' style, so leave room. (Zones 4 - 9) Jun-Aug 5-6ft Any 3
No
Image		 Sinij Dozhdj (Blue Rain): New Oh dear. Latin and Japanese are bad enough - but Russian! I can't even begin to pronounce it correctly, so it will be known as 'Blue Rain' here! It makes a sub-shrub, to about 4ft high with hanging bells of violet-blue flowers, paler blue on the inside. Flowers profusely and continuously all summer. The flowers are beautifully fragrant. It is, of course, totally hardy! (Zones 4 - 9) Jul-Sep 4ft Any 3
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