This section presents a list of clematis varieties of the 1 pruning group with photos and names, that is, those that do not need to be pruned at all. These are mostly frost-resistant clematis, blooming on shoots of the previous year, as well as different varieties of Clematis armandii.
Albina Plena
A Swedish variety obtained by crossing Clematis faureri and Clematis sibirica. Blooms early, from the end of April to the end of May. Winter-resistant, highly decorative and rather unpretentious variety.
- Height – 9.8-13.1 feet (3-4 m)
- Flowers – 2.4…3.1 inches (6…8 cm) in diameter, double-petaled, with white petals and yellow stamens
- USDA zone – 3-9
Albiflora
Albiflora is an old but rare variety of clematis alpine. It is very winter-hardy and unpretentious, and can grow against a northern wall or in a container. The flowers are characteristic for clematis alpine form, but completely white. The first bloom is abundant, the second bloom is modest but long-lasting.
- Height: up to 9.8 feet (up to 3 meters)
- Flowers: small, with long sepals, white in color
- Blooming: April-May, repeats from August until frost
- USDA zone: 3-9
Advent Bells
This is a variety of evergreen clematis mustache, it is very non-winter hardy and therefore only suitable for growing in states with warm winters. Otherwise it is a very interesting and ornamental variety.
- Height: up to 16.4 feet (up to 5 meters)
- Flowers: small, cream-colored with red spots
- Blooming: November-January
- USDA Zone: 7-9
Anita
‘Anita’ is a variety of clematis obtained as a result of crossing Clemati tangutica and subspecies of Clematis potaninii. It is very similar to the usual Tangut clematis, but its flowers are white.
- Pruning group: 2 (light pruning)
- Height: 6.6 to 16.4 feet (2-5 m)
- Flowers: Double, with a diameter of 1.2 to 1.6 inches (3-4 cm), white
- USDA Zone: 3-9
Clematis armandii ‘Snowdrift’
Like all Armand’s clematis varieties, ‘Snowdrift’ is heat-loving and cannot tolerate hard frosts. This makes its cultivation quite difficult in some northern states of the USA. ‘Snowdrift’ is characterized by very early flowering – usually from late March to May. The flowers are fragrant, with petals not very typical for clematis.
- Height: 9.8-16.4 feet (3-5 meters)
- Flowers: diameter of 1.97-2.36 inches, with white sepals and yellow stamens (5-6 cm)
- USDA Zone: 7-9
Ballet Skirt
‘Ballet Skirt’ is a very ornamental variety of clematis of the 1st pruning group. Blooms in spring on the shoots of the previous year, a small number of flowers also appear on the shoots of the current year. Can be used for growing in containers and as a ground cover.
- Height: 4.9-6.6 feet (1.5-2 meters)
- Flowers: diameter of 1.97-2.36 inches, with light-pink sepals and light-yellow stamens (5-6 cm)
- USDA Zone: 3-9
Blue Surprise
This is a brand new variety of clematis, judging by the photo – absolutely stunning. It is winter hardy and the flowers are relatively small. One of several varieties in the Suprise series.
- Pruning Group: 1 (no pruning)
- Height: up to 9.8 feet (up to 3 meters)
- Flowers: medium-sized, up to 2.76 inches in diameter, semi-double, lilac-blue (up to 7 cm)
- USDA Zone: 3-9
Columella
Clematis variety from the Atragene group. Frost-resistant, unpretentious, can be grown against a northern wall, in containers or as a groundcover plant. Blooms in April and May. Has very unusual bell-shaped flowers and decorative copulas, which remain on the plant until deep autumn.
- Height: 6.6-9.8 feet (2-3 meters)
- Flowers: 1.97-2.36 inches in diameter, with fringed pink-purple sepals and light-yellow stamens (5-6 cm)
- USDA Zone: 3-9
Constance
‘Constance’ is another variety of clematis from the Atragene group. It is distinguished by early and abundant spring flowering – it blooms in April and blooms until the end of May. Repeated, less abundant flowering falls on July-August. The relatively short length of the stems allows it to be used for decorating low supports, planted next to small coniferous trees.
- Height: 6.6 feet (2 meters)
- Flowers: 1.57-2.36 inches in diameter, with pink-purple sepals and light-yellow stamens (4-6 cm)
- USDA Zone: 3-9
Pink Swing
Pink Swing is a rare beauty clematis with terry pink flowers, very winter-hardy, does not require pruning. The variety is not very widespread yet, but it is quite realistic to buy it in the USA.
- Pruning Group: 1 (no pruning)
- Height: Up to 9.8 feet (3 meters)
- Flowers: Medium to large size, up to 4.72 inches in diameter, double, in delicate pink or yellowish-pink shades (up to 12 cm)
- USDA Zone: 3-9
Cecile
Clematis Cecile is an early-flowering, very frost-resistant and unpretentious variety with semi-marginal flowers. Undeservedly rare in the USA, it is an excellent clematis for the northern states. Blooms usually in April-May, with good care is very abundant. It is also suitable for planting against the north wall, even in states with cold winters.
- Height: 6.6-9.8 feet (2-3m)
- Flowers: Semi-double, 1.97-2.36 inches in diameter, with violet-blue sepals and light-green stamens (5-6 cm)
- USDA Zone: 3-9
Frances Rivis
Francis Reeves is a little-known variety of clematis of the 1st pruning group. It is distinguished by early, abundant and long flowering – in years with warm spring it blooms from April to June. Low-demanding to growing conditions, resistant to diseases and very decorative. Unfortunately, it is rarely available for sale.
- Height: 6.6-9.8 feet (2-3m)
- Flowers: Double, 1.57-2.36 inches in diameter, violet-blue with a white center (4-6 cm)
- USDA Zone: 3-9
Frankie
A fairly typical clematis variety from the Atragene group. Small blue-purple flowers, abundant blooming in spring and less abundant in summer. Winter-hardy and unpretentious variety, can be used as a ground cover.
- Height: 6.6 feet (2m)
- Flowers: Semi-double, 1.57-2.36 inches in diameter, blue-violet with a white center (4-6 cm)
- USDA Zone: 3-9
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