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.

Akebia trifoliata — This vigorous and fully deciduous vine bears rounded leaves that open bronze then turn deep glossy green. Purple flowers in a shallow cup-shape are borne in long hanging racemes in spring and are followed by unusual purple sausage-shaped fruit up to 5" long.

AMPELOPSIS — (-20°F, 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'. 5 GAL. $24.95

70720 Ampelopsis brevipedunculata ‘Elegans’ — Fruit is identical to the species but the great variegated foliage adds a striking feature. Not as vigorous a grower as the species. 1 GAL. $14.95

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. 5 GAL. $34.95

Celastrus orbiculatus - Oriental Bittersweet — (-20°F, 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 poduction. We offer the following named varieties:

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. Aside from pruning, clematis simply require good drainage, fertile soil, and regular watering. 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. Hardiness and shade tolerance vary according to species.

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

(-30°F, 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. The colorful petals on the large flowering hybrids are actually sepals.

72301 Clematis ‘Allanah’ — [Group B, May-June, 6-9'] Large deep glowing crimson flowers. 1 GAL. $19.95

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. $19.95

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 for both the collector and the gardener who only has room for one variety. 1 GAL. $19.95

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. $19.95

71139 Clematis ‘Fireworks’ — [Group A, May - June & September, 15'] This large-flowered clematis bursts forth with large, lavender-blue sepals, each marked by a red bar and ringed inside with white stamens for a true patriotic display. Sepals have a distinctive twist to them. 1 GAL. $19.95

71496 Clematis ‘Guernsey Cream’ — [Group A, May - July, 6'] Creamy yellow sepals highlighted by yellow anthers form this luscious 5" flower. 1 GAL. $19.95

72215 Clematis ‘Jackmanii Superba’ — [Group C, July - August, 8-10'] This improved form of the original ‘Jackmanii’ is a very prolific bloomer with 5-7'' dark purple flowers. 1 GAL. $19.95

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. $19.95

72296 Clematis ‘Madame Edouard Andre’ — [Group C, July - August, 6-8'] She will complement your garden or table top equally as well. Her 5'', deep burgundy flowers are single with cream stamens, eye catching. Her buds are narrow and pointed, lovely. 1 GAL. $19.95

NEW 73879 Clematis ‘Mrs. George Jackman’— [Group B, May and June - August 10'] (-10of, USDA Zones 4-9)Lovely white simi-double open flowers with an interesting form on old growth and distinctive single flowers on the new growth in August and September on a compact plant. 1 GAL. $19.95

70456 Clematis ‘Mrs. N. Thompson’ — [Group B, May -June & September, 6'] Great where a smaller vine is needed. ‘Mrs. N. Thompson’ grows to only about 4'. The deep violet-purple sepals have bright red bars along the center. The flowers are about 5" across and very eye catching. 1 GAL. $19.95

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. $19.95

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. $19.95

70938 Clematis ‘Ramona’ — [Group A/B, May - July, 9'] (-20of, USDA Zones 5-9) Large lavender-blue flowers with dark red anthers. The flowers are 6-8" across. Ramona sizzles! 1 GAL. $19.95

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. $19.95

Cematis armandii — Evergreen. (0°F, 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 montana — (-10°F, 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.

73353 Dioscorea batatas — (0°F, USDA Zones 5-9) This plant is sometimes called "Chinese Yam" because of its tuberous roots that grow to 3' long. This vine twines clockwise and it is grown for fruit in Asia. It is also used in both western and Eastern medicine. A very pretty plant. 2 GAL. $24.95

70478 Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’ - Golden Hop — (-30°F, 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, in fertile well drained humus rich soil. Needs regular watering when rapid growth begins. 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°F, USDA Zones 4-8)

NEW 73860 Hydrangea quelpartensis — A vigorous self clinging climber that is small in all its parts with fragrant white lace cap flowers in summer. Though it is vigorous it is also petite and will work where one doesn’t have room for a larger climber. Dan Hinkley apparently found this in Korea. As usual with him, a nice find! 1 GAL. $10.95

73254 Hydrangea seemannii x serratifolia— Evergreen. (10of, USDA Zone 8-10) This vine will grow to 20'. It is a cross between two wonderful evergreen climbing Hydrangea species. Leaves are shaped like seemanii with some serration. The reddish new growth with white lacecap flowers make this an outstanding plant. 1 GAL. $15.95

70471 Jasminum nudiflorum - Winter Jasmine — Semi-Evergreen. (-10°F, 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. 1 GAL. $19.95

71577 Jasminum polyanthum — Evergreen.(20°F, 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. $23.95

70863 Jasminum x stephanense — Evergreen.(10°F, 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. 1 GAL. $23.95

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!

MANDEVILLA — Semi-Evergreen. (20°F, 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°F, 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, 2 GAL. $24.95

NEW 73841 Parthenocissus quinquefolia ‘Englemannii’ — A moderately vigorous vine with medium-sized glossy leaves. Spectacular burgundy-red fall color when planted in full sun. 1 GAL. $14.95

Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy — Evergreen.(-20°F, 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.

70083 Polygonum aubertii - Silver Lace Vine — (-30°F, 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. 1 GAL. $19.95

73259 Schizophragma corylieum - Chinese Hydrangea— (-10°F, 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

Schizophragma hydrangeoides- Japanese Hydrangea Vine — (-10°F, 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. Performs best if given partial shade, especially at the roots.

Schizophragma integrifolium — (0°F, USDA Zones 7- 9) Vigorous, self clinging vine with large pubescent foliage and large white flower clusters. Prefers moist, well drained soil and partial shade.

71198 Trachelospermum jasminoides - Star Jasmine — (0°F, 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. This adaptable vine can grow in full sun or partial shade but prefers fertile and well drained soils. 1 GAL. $19.95, 2 GAL. $32.95

Vitis vinifera ‘Purpurea’ - Purpleleaf Grape — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Known as the Teinturier Grape, this very different vine has leaves of deep claret gradually turning brilliant dark red-purple in the fall. The fruit is dark purple-black with a blue blush. A very useful vine for the wall or trellis, its magnificent foliage will provide a glorious display from early spring until late fall. It’s best grown in sun where it will develop tremendous color. Once established, it grows rapidly and easily. Very Choice!

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°F, 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. Pealike flower marked with yellow are produced in 4-6" long racemes. A vigorous climber twining counterclockwise to 30'.

70117 Wisteria ‘Burford’ — (-20of, 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. 3-4' $39.95

Wisteria floribunda - Japanese Wisteria — (-20°F, 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. The floribunda species flower longer and fall color is a brilliant yellow. Bean-like green seed pods follow eventually turning brown. All of the vines we have are grafted and guaranteed bloomers. The tree form is grafted at 5' and will have a 10-12' spread.

Wisteria frutescens - American Wisteria — (-10°F, 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. This wisteria will put on quite a show in your garden! Flowering later, June through August, often on the same year’s wood. This one is an excellent choice.

71676 Wisteria ‘Lavender Lace’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) W. floribunda x W. sinensis. Beautiful racemes up to 20" long of sweetly scented mauve flowers. Excellent fall color. 3-6" $11.95

Wisteria macrostachys - Kentucky Wisteria — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) A counterclockwise twining, deciduous vine that is able to trail to lengths of 25'. The generally purple flowers bloom May to June and are packed into 8 to 12" long racemes. One of the hardiest Wisterias and one of the most moisture tolerant.

Wisteria sinensis - Chinese Wisteria — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A deciduous climber that twines counterclockwise. Leaves are 12" long with 13 leaflets. New growth copper-green. Flower racemes to 12", open simultaneously and before or with the new foliage. This is an elegant vine, growing vigorously from the base. Flowers the end of May and sometimes a second time in August. Wisteria is best pruned after flowering and again in late fall. Plant in fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun.

03/26/2008