ACTINIDIA - Kiwi Fruit — See Fruiting Section.

AKEBIA — (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-8) Akebia are very adaptable and tough. Give them fertile, well drained soil in sun to partial shade. Worth growing for their foliage alone. If growing for the unusual sausage-shaped fruit, note that most varieties fruit best where springs are mild and summers long and hot!

Akebia quinata — Hardy to all parts of the country but will lose its leaves in colder areas. In the spring, leaves appear in clusters of 5, followed by attractive purple flowers that produce interesting sausage-shaped purple fruit. The delicate foliage is superb and makes an extremely attractive, easy to grow vine, covering the ground, wall or trellis with soft, restful spring green.

70036 Akebia trifoliata ‘Deep Purple’ — Guess what? These flowers are very deep purple, and fragrant with large dark green foliage with leaflets in groups of 3 instead of 5. 1 GAL $19.95

AMPELOPSIS — (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-8) These vines grow well on fences, walls or trellises. They grow quickly if you give them moist, well drained soils. If you want fruit production, be sure to plant them in full sun.

70354 Ampelopsis brevipedunculata - Porcelain Berry — There are very few plants that show exotic turquoise color in any form. Each fall this climbing vine provides a profusion of berries, first green, light blue to dark blue, purple, and gradually a very striking turquoise. An exceptional display! This vigorous climber eventually reaches 15’. 2 GAL $19.95

70548 Ampelopsis japonica — Bearing clusters of violet spotted fruit in the fall. This is another nice ampelopsis that will be enjoyed by the birds as well as yourself. 3 GAL $34.95

CAMPSIS - Trumpet Vine — (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-9) The trumpet creepers can be grown in any moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil. They can tolerate poorer soils and even restricted root systems. The blooms are more profuse when planted against a warm wall, especially in the colder zones. Hummingbirds enjoy the nectar from the flowers.

Campsis radicans — Hardy and vigorous, this colorful deciduous vine grows fast to 40’. If given a shorter object to climb, it will form a spreading whorl at the top. The vine may die to the ground in the harshest zones but quickly renews itself in spring. It blooms distinctive bright scarlet trumpets to 2" across, June to September. Up to 12 flowers appear in each cluster. There’s a place in every garden for this beautiful vine.

Celastrus orbiculatus - Oriental Bittersweet — (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-8) A vigorous plant that can reach 20’ or more. It has rounded leaves that turn yellow in the fall. In late spring very small berries appear that become fruits which open to display scarlet seeds. Prune heavily to maintain shape and improve berry production.

CLEMATIS — Flowering plants often present the problem of when to prune and this is especially true with clematis. If you follow the guidelines we provide below from Barry Fretwell in his book Clematis, you’ll enjoy a prolific display of flowers every year. They have a very extensive yet shallow and often fine root system, thus avoid cultivating around root area. Plant with the roots and base of the plant in the shade, behind a large rock or low growing shrub to keep the roots cool.

When we can find the information we list the pruning group first, then the flowering time and last the estimated height in brackets.

CLEMATIS - Large Flowered Varieties — (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Grow these clematis in fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil in sun or partial shade. The herbaceous species prefer full sun but keep the base shaded. Mulch in late winter with compost but avoid allowing any of it to come in contact with crown.

72301 Clematis ‘Allanah’ — [Group B, May-June, 6-9’] Large deep glowing crimson flowers. 1 GAL $22.95

73465 Clematis ‘Andromeda’ — [Group B, May-June and September, 6-10’] Creamy pink flowers are accented with dark pink stripes and light yellow stamens. May through June produces semi-double flowers while the September flowers are single yet abundant. 1 GAL $22.95

70840 Clematis ‘Asao’ — [Group A, May-June, 8’] A Japanese introduction blooming large carmine red flowers with a pale center. 1 GAL $22.95

71785 Clematis ‘Barbara Jackman’ — [Group B, May-June, 8’] The flowers on this variety are a blue purple with a vivid magenta bar and creamy white stamens. Eight broad overlapping sepals come to sharp points rather than to rounded edges. Moderately vigorous in growth. 1 GAL $22.95

70925 Clematis ‘Bee’s Jubilee’ — [Group B, May-June and August, 6’] This clematis is such a kaleidoscope of colors, hard to describe. It has a base of mauve with silvery feathering towards the outer edge and a red carmine bar on each sepal. The filaments are white, the anthers beige. The leaves are heart-shaped and very pretty even without the flowers. 1 GAL $22.95

70070 Clematis ‘Belle of Woking’ — [Group B, June-July, 6’] Large double, soft silver-mauve flowers change to a silvery shade with time. 1 GAL $22.95

70416 Clematis ‘Betty Risdon’ — [Group B, May-June and September, 6-9’] Lovely Pink! She has cream-pink petals edged in a deeper claret color. Stamens are creamy and showy. All a terrific effect on this nice climber. 1 GAL $22.95

NEW 72258 Clematis ‘Blue Light’ — [Group BC, June-September, 7’] Blue-lavender double flowers generally with flat guard petals framing the flower. This is a very full flower! An excellent choice. 1 GAL $22.95

NEW 70192 Clematis ‘Blue Ravine’ — [Group B, May -September, 9’] Another of the giant flowered clematis. Blooms are soft violet with slightly darker veins. 1 GAL $22.95

70798 Clematis ‘Capitaine Thuilleaux’ — [Group B, May -June and August, 5-6’] Pink bars stand out on a creamy background. Flowers are 6-8". 1 GAL $22.95

70890 Clematis ‘Carnaby’ — [Group A, June and July, 6’] (-35^oF, USDA Zones 3-9) Raspberry pink flowers with an even deeper pink bar and stamens appear at mid season to grace this compact vining plant. It flowers freely. 1 GAL $22.95

71319 Clematis ‘Daniel Deronda’ — [Group B, June - July, September - October, 9’] Large, 7 to 8", very open, single, violet-blue flowers with yellow anthers are complemented by bronzy simple leaves. The first flowering often sports double flowers. ‘Daniel Deronda’ typically blooms on last year’s growth. 1 GAL $22.95

70191 Clematis ‘Dominika’ — [Group B, June - July, 6’] This pale, mauve-blue clematis has its slightly ruffled edges tinted with a deeper mauve. The deeply grooved sepals have a distinctive mauve veining. These special touches along with the yellow-green anthers create a glamorous selection. 1 GAL $22.95

NEW 72305 Clematis ‘Dorota’ — [Group A, June-August, 7-8’] Very large violet-blue six petaled flowers with cream anthers. An outstanding plant. 1 GAL $22.95

NEW 70449 Clematis ‘Dr. Ruppel’ — [Group A, May -September, 9’] One of the better known clematis, the deep rose-pink flowers to 7", have a carmine bar from the base to the tip of each sepal. This is a good strong grower and very free flowering. 1 GAL $22.95

71745 Clematis ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ — [Group A, May -July, 9’] Double white 4" flowers show off in abundance with enough variety among them to create quite a show. The base of the flower is occasionally mixed with green and just below the flower is a row of green, adding both depth and texture to the Duchess. 1 GAL $22.95

71495 Clematis ‘Fuji Musume’ — [Group A, May - June & September, 9’] Fluffy, wisteria-blue flowers with a delicate yellow center appear in midsummer and again in the fall. This lovely clematis vine is content to be planted anywhere, just keep its roots shaded. 1 GAL $22.95

70749 Clematis ‘General Sikorski’ — [Group B, June & October] Charming scalloped edges distinguish this medium blue flower from other blooms. Gold stamens add drama to the 6-8" reddish tinted petals. 1 GAL $22.95

71746 Clematis ‘Gillian Blades’ — [Group A, September - October, 9’] (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-9) White flowers have wavy slightly mauve edging with pale stamens. A very sophisticated beauty! 1 GAL $22.95

71496 Clematis ‘Guernsey Cream’ — [Group A, May - July, 6’] Creamy yellow sepals highlighted by yellow anthers form this luscious 5" flower. 1 GAL $22.95

NEW 70916 Clematis ‘Gypsy Queen’ — [Group B, June - September, 9-12’] A very unique form with sharply tapered sepals, the red stamens stand out against the velvety surface of deep violet purple. Flowers are 4-6" in diameter. 1 GAL $22.95

71920 Clematis ‘Hagley Hybrid’ — [Group B, July -September, 6-9’] A vigorous, compact grower of mauve pink sepals that fade to pale pink with purple-red anthers. If you like the jewel tones, you’ll love this selection. 1 GAL $22.95

NEW 70078 Clematis ‘H.F. Young’ — [Group B, May - June & September, 8’] A free flowering plant with medium blue blooms and cream white anthers. Oh we love that white and blue! 1 GAL $22.95

71511 Clematis ‘Haku Ookan’ — [Group B, May - June & September, 6’] This lovely vine is known as ‘The White Royal Crown’ in Japanese cultivation. An appropriate name as the pointed violet sepals are "crowned" with an inner ring of creamy white stamens. 1 GAL $22.95

70915 Clematis ‘Henryi’ — [Group B, June & September, 6-9’] Large, 6-8" white sepals touched with a glaze of cream. Blooms all summer displaying its distinctive white anthers with brown tips. ‘Henryi’ is the oldest white variety in cultivation and he’s still much loved. 1 GAL $22.95

73467 Clematis ‘Inspiration’— [Group C, June-September, 5-6’] A cross between ‘Warszawska Nike’ and Clematis integrifolia. ‘Inspiration’ will inspire you with its’ twisting sepals, yellow stamens and deep dark pink flowers. Grows well in containers or small spaces as it is one of the non-clinging varieties of Clematis. 1 GAL $22.95

70451 Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ — [Group B, July - August, 8-10’] Deep velvety purple flowers with a slight reddish flush at the base. A strong bloomer with flowers to 4-5’’ wide in late summer. 1 GAL $22.95

NEW 74025 Clematis ‘Kamila’ — [Group B, May -June, Aug-Sep, 6-8’] Large violet red flowers with creamy stames, 5-8" across. Blooms. Zone 4. 1 GAL $22.95

71225 Clematis ‘Lasurstern’ — [Group B, May -June - September, 8’] Very large, deep blue flowers soften to a lavender blue. Deep cream stamens provide a grand contrast on this variety that blooms late spring and early summer and then again in the fall, especially if well-fed. 1 GAL $22.95

NEW 70779 Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’ — [Group B, June - September, 6-9’] Sweet, cloud-like white sepals surround chocolate red anthers with white filaments shaded pink. 1 GAL $22.95

71504 Clematis ‘Multi-Blue’ — [Group A, May-June - September, 6’] A sport of ‘The President’, this charmer has dark blue double flowers. The inner ring of petals is curled to form an almost spiked cushion of dark blue and white and the anthers are virtually absent. 1 GAL $22.95

70104 Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ — [Group B, May - June - September, 8-10’] One of the most popular bi-colored clematis, ‘Nelly Moser’ has 8" flowers with white to pale pink petals accentuated by the darker pink central bar. Very free flowering but will fade in too much sun. 1 GAL $22.95

70924 Clematis ‘Niobe’ — [Group B/C, June - September, 8’] Deep ruby red flowers with yellow anthers that flowers from summer through early autumn. 1 GAL $22.95

72220 Clematis ‘Piilu’ — [Group A, June - September, 6-9’] An award winner and for good reason! The flowers are a light purple-pink with an eye-catching, wide, dark purple-red bar. It is one of the heaviest blooming Clematis, bearing flowers from top to bottom, even on one year old established plants. Blooms continuously. 1 GAL $22.95

72297 Clematis ‘Pink Cameo’ — [Group B, June - July, 6-8’] The petals on this variety are a blush to light pink with a medium pink bar extending from the center halfway out. It is a lovely effect on the 8’’ flowers. 1 GAL $22.95

71786 Clematis ‘Pink Champagne’ — [Group A, June - September, 6-9’] This Clematis bears brilliant purple pink 5-7" flowers with paler centers and yellow anthers. A gorgeous summer bloomer. 1 GAL $22.95

70374 Clematis ‘Proteus’ — [Group B, June & September, 6’] This is an early large flowered climber. Flowers are double, mauve-pink and 6" across, paler toward the centers. 1 GAL $22.95

70938 Clematis ‘Ramona’ — [Group A/B, May - July, 9’] (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-9) Large lavender-blue flowers with dark red anthers. The flowers are 6-8" across. Ramona sizzles! 1 GAL $22.95

NEW 70458 Clematis ‘Rouge Cardinal’ — [Group C, July - September, 6’] Deep crimson in color with lighter red highlights and reddish brown anthers. If you like showy, this one is showy! 1 GAL $22.95

71501 Clematis ‘Royalty’ — [Group A, May - July, 6’] A compact grower to 6’ with 4" semidouble purple-mauve with yellow anthers. It is a repeat bloomer with flowers again in the fall. Perfect for the smaller garden or outdoor room. 1 GAL $22.95

71955 Clematis ‘Snow Queen’ — [Group A, May - June & September, 6-9’] A good white with a hint of mauve at the margins. Six sepals and deep reddish anthers. Sepals crimped, rippling at margins. The best clematis shown at Chelsea in 1986 and she’s still dazzling all who see her today. 1 GAL $22.95

73965 Clematis ‘The First Lady’ — [Group B, May - September, 6-9’] Silver blue large flowers with red anthers make this variety a great stand alone or companion plant with darker shades to catch your eye. 1 GAL $22.95

70746 Clematis ‘The President’ — [Group B, May - September, 6-9’] Rich blue-purple 4-6" flowers have silver undersides and red anthers. This is a free flowering variety. 1 GAL $22.95

NEW 70721 Clematis ‘Vyvyan Pennell’ — [Group A, June - September, 6-9’] Lilac and lavender-blue double and semidouble rosettes with golden yellow anthers and occasionally green outer sepals. One of the best known of all double flowering clematis. 1 GAL $22.95

71958 Clematis ‘Warsaw Nike’ — [Group B, May - June & September, 6-7’] Free flowering and vigorous with velvet-purple sepals and golden stamens. Named after a memorial to freedom fighters in the Polish capital. 1 GAL $22.95

71130 Clematis ‘Will Goodwin’ — [Group A, June - September, 6-9’] Pale blue to light lavender-blue with a beautiful cream yellow eye. Long blooming season from late spring through summer. 1 GAL $22.95

CLEMATIS - Small Flowered Varieties

Clematis alpina — (-40^oF, USDA Zones 3-9) This is a genus with lacy leaflets and smaller flowers blooming in spring from April to May. The single, open bell shaped flowers are produced on short flower stalks from the previous year’s growth. Clematis alpina is in Group A for pruning.

Clematis armandii — Evergreen. (0^oF, USDA Zones 7-9) One of the most floriferous clematis. Its glossy dark green leaves are thick and ideal for use as privacy screens. In our area many landscapers build a trellis for screening and grow one of the forms of armandii on it for function and beauty. It doesn’t take up the space that most conifers used for screening demand. This strong, evergreen climber has fragrant 2" saucer shaped flowers with cream anthers. Flowers in early to mid spring. With yearly pruning it will maintain a 15’ height but can grow to 30’ or more. Group A.

Clematis x cartmanii — Evergreen. (10^oF, USDA Zones 7-9) Likely hardy to zero degrees, we are still learning about these hybrids, they are all a treat. They are the results from crosses between C. marmoraria and C. paniculata. All are compact habit and tremendous flower abundance. Some hybrids are male or female but all flower, planting both sexes brings light silvery seedheads on the female plants.

Clematis integrifolia — (-40^oF, USDA Zones 3-8). SHRUB FORM. This is an herbaceous Clematis that reaches 2-5’ in height and prefers moist soil in an area with some afternoon shade. It produces urn-shaped violet-blue flowers.

Clematis macropetala — (-10^oF, USDA Zones 6-9). This is a group of 8-10’ vines. They bloom once in late spring, and may rebloom again in early fall. Flowers are open, bell shaped and semi-double because of 4 long sepals with shorter petaloid stamens within. Following the flowers are attractive silver seedheads.

Clematis maximowicziana — see C. terniflora.

Clematis montana — (-10^oF, USDA Zones 6-9). If you need something covered, C. montana is the vine for you. Growing up to 40’ this vine has fragrant, anemone-like flowers in late spring and early summer. It puts on its very floriferous display in shades of white or pink, amidst bronze colored foliage. Needs no pruning and will grow in sun or shade.

Clematis paniculata — See C. terniflora.

Clematis tangutica — [Group C, July - October, 10-15’] (-10^oF, USDA Zones 6-9) This is the most common yellow flowering clematis. Buttercup yellow flowers with yellow anthers are 1" nodding bells. Please note, the color and size will vary. It blooms from midsummer through early fall and will grow to 15’.

71241 Clematis terniflora — [Group C, September - October, 20-30’] (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Syn. C. dioscoreifolia, C. maximowicziana, or C. paniculata. This deciduous or semi-evergreen vine has deep green leaves composed of 5 leaflets. Hawthorn-scented 1" white flowers in panicles of 3 or more cover this plant from early to mid fall on a vine that grows to 20’. A wonderful plant for those who want the joy of scent in the autumn air. 2 GAL $29.95

Clematis viticella — [Group C, July - September, 10-12’] (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-9) This genus flowers from midsummer through early autumn. For the smaller garden it’s a perfect choice as the semi-woody vine grows only to approximately 12’. Four sepals form nodding to semi-nodding 2-3" saucer shaped flowers.

DECUMARIA

72091 Decumaria barbara ‘Barbara Ann’ — (-10^oF, USDA Zones 6-9) This deciduous climber in the hydrangea family has glossy, dark green leaves to 4’’ with white flowers, slightly fragrant, produced in summer in clusters to 3’’ across. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun to part shade and provide shelter in all but mild areas. Grows to 30’. Flowers are very similar to hydrangea flowers except they’re all fertile. Climbs trees, walls or trellises and accepts considerable sun to dappled shade. SPECIAL 3 GAL $19.95

Hedera helix - English Ivy — Evergreen. (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-9)

HUMULUS - Hop

70478 Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’ - Golden Hop — (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Yes, this is the plant that produces hops for beer making. But it is also a lovely plant for ornamental value. New leaves are bright chartreuse maturing to medium green. Prolific tiny white flowers appear in the summer, light green hops appear by September. A strong grower reaching to 20’ needs to be planted against strong support. Prefers a warm, sheltered location, Cut back to ground when it becomes dormant. 1 GAL $12.95

HYDRANGEA — See shrub section for most hydrangeas. The vining species tolerate most soil conditions, sun or part shade, even industrial pollution. They climb trees or walls, clinging with their aerial roots. Usually very vigorous and very showy when in flower and attractive as well when clothed just in green.

Hydrangea anomala - Climbing Hydrangea — Evergreen. (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-8)

72103 Hydrangea integrifolia - Climbing Hydrangea — Evergreen. (10^oF, USDA Zone 8-9) We’re happy to offer you this wonderful, evergreen vine bearing tight mounded heads of white flowers in summer. The leaves are long, shiny and green. The plant prefers to be grown in partial shade and loves maritime locations where it will grow to 50’. A fantastic specimen if you have the space! 1 GAL $19.95, 2 GAL $24.95

JASMINUM - Jasmine

70471 Jasminum nudiflorum - Winter Jasmine — Semi-Evergreen. (-10^oF, USDA Zones 6-10) Yellow is the word! The brightest yellow flowers unfold during the dull days of winter on this the hardiest of jasmines. In some locations it continues to produce a few flowers for many months after the initial flush of blooms. Lustrous green leaves and stems does well planted against a wall or cascading down a bank. Will respond to any degree of warming, so protect from extremes once the buds start opening. 3 GAL $34.95

Jasminum officinale - White or Poet’s Jasmine — Semi-Evergreen.(10^oF, USDA Zones 8-10, but not moist 8) A favorite in British gardens, it has been grown there for centuries. Fragrant, pure white flowers are profuse during the entire summer. Planted in sun or part shade with rich soil, it will grow vigorously to 30’ if trained or 10-15’ as a spreading shrub.

71577 Jasminum polyanthum — Evergreen.(20^oF, USDA Zones 9-10) A beautiful and fragrant vine. Fast growing to 20’. Clusters of rose colored flowers with white inside are produced from the onset of spring until the middle of summer. 1 GAL $19.95, 2 GAL $24.95

70863 Jasminum x stephanense — Evergreen.(10^oF, USDA Zones 8-10) Soft pink, fragrant flowers appear in summe. A vigorous climber, well suited for archways and pergolas. It has attractive soft green leaves with lighter downy undersides. Recipient of an Award of Merit. 2 GAL $24.95

LONICERA - Honeysuckle — The honeysuckles transplant readily, and although they are adaptable to virtually all soil condition and pH levels, they prefer good loamy, moist and well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Avoid extremely wet situations but water regularly until established. Most are wonderfully fragrant!

Lonicera x heckrottii - Everblooming Honeysuckle - (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-9) A hybrid of L. sempervirens and L. x americana. Fragrant flowers, rosy in bud and softening to pink as the flower opens and shows yellow inside its throat. Considered by some experts to be the loveliest climbing honeysuckle. The bloom is heaviest in spring, but continues into summer and often treats us to another burst in fall. Evergreen to 20^oF, this otherwise deciduous vine shows burgundy colored new shoots and stems and leaves of a dark blue-green.

Lonicera japonica - Japanese Honeysuckle -— (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-10) A woody evergreen to semi-evergreen vine with 3" dark green leaves ovate to deeply lobed. Fragrant, tubular flowers appear in pairs and bloom from spring to late summer. Blue fruit appears in fall and may cause stomach upset. This vine is vigorous and can reach 30’.

Lonicera kamchatika - Honeyberry — See Fruit Section for other varieties.

70397 Lonicera kamchatika ‘Mandarin’ — (-40^oF, USDA Zones 3-9) A wonderful introduction form the University of British Columbia. This Lonicera sports long tubular flowers, burnt orange outside and pale apricot inside. The blooms may lack fragrance, but the showy flowers make up for this. The leaves emerge a coppery-brown and mature to dark glossy green. Flowers late spring through the summer.  

Lonicera periclymenum - Woodbine — (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-8) Burgundy and dark green foliage are the trademark of this honeysuckle. Growing to 20’ the vine will twine around anything available. Flowers are wonderfully fragrant.

MANDEVILLA  — Semi-Evergreen. (20^oF, USDA Zones 9-10) This type of jasmine does well with moderately fertile, moist but well drained soils. They like full sun but will really appreciate some midday shade in warmer climates.

PARTHENOCISSUS — This group of vining plants is very tolerant of soil types and can grow just about anywhere, even salt and pollution tolerant once established. They will grow in sun or shade, so if you want something covered, here is your plant. Both self-clinging and twining tendril types available. Ours are all deciduous.

70096 Parthenocissus quinquefolia - Virginia Creeper — (-40^oF, USDA Zones 3-9) This vigorous deciduous vine climbs by attaching its tendrils to almost anything. The compound leaves are composed of 5 leaflets, each 2-5" long, which turn a brilliant scarlet in early autumn. It can grow to 50’ or more and is one of the best of the woody plants for fall color. The small dark fruit is attractive to birds. The countryside of Europe is a brilliant red in fall thanks to the introduction of this eastern U.S. native. 1 GAL $14.95

Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy — Evergreen.(-20^oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Large, 4-8" wide leaves, dark green above and pale green beneath, cover this deciduous, self-clinging, tendriled creeper. The foliage turns crimson red in the fall.

Passiflora caerulea - Blue Passionflower — (-10^oF, USDA Zones 6-10) This is the hardiest passiflora. It is fast growing, can reach 30’, and nearly 15’ in one season. Slender and angled stems have richly green 4" leaves. June through fall, it bears 3-4" white flowers with purple, blue or white coronas. Oval, orange and edible fruit appears in the fall.

70083 Polygonum aubertii - Silver Lace Vine — (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-7) This fast-growing, twining, deciduous vine can grow 10-15’ or more per season. The leaves are a reddish color on new growth, turning bright green when mature. It has dense foliage and flowers that are white to greenish white, in long, fragrant, racemes. These flowers bloom in late summer to fall. 2 GAL $24.95

71652 Schisandra chinensis - Magnolia Vine — (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-8) Very unusual and not often seen, S. chinensis is a member of the Magnolia family, but bears little resemblance. It is a twining shrub, that eventually reaches 25’. Small, fragrant pendulous flowers are pale rosy pink to hot pink. Elliptic to obovate glossy deep green leaves clothe a plant that is usually evergreen. 2 GAL $29.95

73259 Schizophragma corylieum - Chinese Hydrangea— (-10^oF, USDA Zones 49) This is a rare chinese species with foliage some where between its cousins S. integrifolia and S. hydrangeoides that is a lovely shiny green. The blooms are clusters of the typical white lacecap flowers. 1 GAL $19.95

70518 Schizophragma hydrangeoides- Japanese Hydrangea Vine — (-10^oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Often mistaken for climbing hydrangea. This shrub has smaller foliage and slightly larger creamy flower bracts than hydrangea. The tiny white flowers in clusters of up to 10" across float lace-like on this vine, slow growing at first, climbing to 40’. It is better behaved than Hydrangea anomala. Its climbing tendrils scurry attractively through trees or across walls without harm to either. 1 GAL $19.95, 2 GAL $24.95

TRACHELOSPERMUM

71198 Trachelospermum jasminoides - Star Jasmine — (0^oF, USDA Zones 7-10) A beautiful twining vine or a lush ground cover, this evergreen jasmine can grow up to 20’. The lustrous dark green leaves make a striking background for the deliciously fragrant, small white flowers borne in slender cymes from May through June. Pruning is required each year to keep the vine under control. Cont $14.95, 1 GAL $19.95

VITIS - Grape

70843 Vitis amurensis - Russian Vine - Amur Grape — (-30^oF, USDA Zones 4-9) A species similar to the Wine Grape of long historical cultivation, the extra hardiness makes this strong growing vine adaptable to planting in colder climes. Interest in spring is provided by the new shoots which are reddish and covered with a woolly tomentum followed by broad, green, deeply toothed leaves with lightly downed undersides. Small black fruits, acidic to the taste. 2 GAL $24.95

WISTERIA — All of the wisterias require the same general soil types. Give them deep, moist but well drained loamy soils. They are pH compatible, but use nitrogen sparingly. Plant in full sun for the best growth. It is best to prune them after flowering in the summer and then if needed, again in the late fall.

Wisteria brachybotrys — Silky Wisteria — (-10^oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Syn. W. venusta. Hillier’s most recent publication shows a move of all venusta varieties to brachbotrys. This is a well deserving plant, known for its broad racemes of scented, heavy-textured flowers appearing early in the season. A deciduous vine with 14" hairy leaves composed of 13 ovate leaflets.

NEW 70117 Wisteria ‘Burford’ — (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-9) W. floribunda x W. sinensis. We’re lucky to get our hands on this heady English introduction. The mauve, yes mauve flowers are sweetly scented and sport blooms reaching 15". Burford, a fine cross, exhibits the best of the floribunda and sinensis species. 2-3’ $29.95

NEW 70630 Wisteria ‘Caroline’ — (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-9) Syn. W. floribunda Caroline. Known to be drought tolerant. This wisteria has racemes that are 8" in length and violet of great beauty, the wings are blue and accented in white. Faintly scented and early blooming. 1-2’ $29.95, 3-4’ $39.95

Wisteria floribunda - Japanese Wisteria — (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-9) The Japanese Wisteria is a vigorous, deciduous climber, twining clockwise and will grow up to 30’ plus. The leaves are pinnate composed of 17-19 oval leaflets. Before or while bronze-green colored new growth emerges, pealike, fragrant flower racemes to 1-2’ appear.

Wisteria frutescens - American Wisteria — (-10^oF, USDA Zones 6-9) A very vigorous deciduous climbing vine, this species can grow up to 30’ or more. Bright green foliage and small, downy and fragrant pale lilac-purple flowers with a yellow spot seem to crowd for room on small racemes.

71676 Wisteria ‘Lavender Lace’ — (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-9) W. floribunda x W. sinensis. Beautiful racemes up to 20" long of sweetly scented mauve flowers. Excellent fall color. 2-3’ $29.95, 3-4’ $39.95

Wisteria macrostachys - Kentucky Wisteria — (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-9) A counterclockwise twining, deciduous vine that is able to trail to lengths of 25’. The purple flowers bloom May to June and are packed into 8 to 12" long racemes.

Wisteria sinensis - Chinese Wisteria — (-20^oF, USDA Zones 5-8) A deciduous climber that twines counterclockwise. Leaves are 12" long with 13 leaflets. Flower racemes to 12", open simultaneously and before or with the new foliage. Flowers the end of May and sometimes a second time in August.

Wisteria venusta — Syn. W. brachybotrys