Clematis varieties with double and semi-double flowers are few in number – they are about 10% of the total number. Among them there are both large-flowered and small-flowered varieties. These varieties do not have any common features of cultivation.
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.
- Pruning Group: 1 (No pruning)
- 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
Anna German
“Anna Herman” (- a very popular variety with large terry flowers. It is characterized by high variability – the flowers can be different in shape and color. The variety is unpretentious, relatively stable, slowly builds up the root mass, but after the build-up blooms very abundantly.
- Pruning Group: 2 or 3
- Height: 2 to 2.5 meters
- Flowers: Large, up to 20 cm in diameter, with lavender petals and a yellow center
- Blooming Period: From June to September
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Andromeda
“Andromeda” is a variety with large white-pink flowers, and in regions with a warm long summer they are often semi-marginal. In Michigan and Minnesota, unfortunately, they are not, and in general, this clematis is a bit cold there.
- Pruning Group: 2 (light pruning)
- Height: 2 to 4 meters
- Flowers: Large, white-pink, sometimes semi-double
- Blooming Period: May to July, with a second bloom in September
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Azure Ball
‘Azure Ball’ is a brand new variety of clematis with large double light blue flowers. Unfortunately, the shade of blue is not as intense as that of forget-me-nots, but it is still very beautiful.
- Pruning Group: 2 (Light Pruning)
- Height: Up to 6.6 feet (approximately 2 meters)
- Flowers: Large, 5.9 to 6.7 inches in diameter (approximately 15 to 17 cm), semi-double or double, lilac-blue in color
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
AVANT-GARDE
A very unusual variety of clematis from the Viticella group, obtained quite by accident. Flowers are small, but there are a lot of them. The variety is frost-resistant, unpretentious, quite resistant to wilting.
- Height: Up to 9.8 feet (3 m)
- Flowers: Small, with 4-6 red sepals and pink staminodes
- Blooming: From July to October
- USDA Zone: 4-9
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
Beauty of Worchester
‘Beauty of Worcester’ is a beautiful but not very winter-hardy clematis. In the conditions of the northern states of the USA, the shoots of the last year often die out completely, and on the shoots of the current year it blooms weakly. However, in Oregon and states with milder climates, as well as in Great Britain, France and most European countries, this variety grows and flowers beautifully.
- Pruning Group: 2 (light pruning)
- Height: 2 to 3 meters
- Flowers: Large, simple, semi-double, and double forms
- Blooming Period: May-June, repeated in August-September
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Copernicus
“Copernicus” is a new Polish variety of clematis. It differs from many other varieties with purple flowers by two things: the combination of the third pruning group double flowers and the short length of the stems.
- Pruning Group – 3
- Height – 4.9-6.6 feet (1.5-2 meters)
- Flowers – Flat, up to 4.7 inches (12 cm) in diameter, semi-double, lilac-colored
- Blooming Period – from June to September
- USDA Hardiness Zones – 4-9
Dancing Smile
A wonderful variety with small, very unusual double flowers of soft pink color. “Dancin Smile” forms a compact bush and is generally good for everything, but it is very heat-loving.
- Pruning Group: 2 (light pruning)
- Height: 1 to 1.5 meters
- Flowers: Medium-sized, lilac-pink, double
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Josephine
‘Josephine’ – clematis with large pink flowers, always double on the shoots of the last year. It winters well in many northern states of the USA.
- Pruning Group: 2 (light pruning)
- Height: 2 to 2.5 meters
- Flowers: Large, double and semi-double, pink with white
- Blooming Period: May-June, repeat bloom in August-September
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Innocent Blush
“Innocent Blush” is a new variety of clematis of Polish selection with white-pink flowers. It is relatively low-growing, slow-growing, and blooms early.
- Group: Early-flowering large-flowered clematis
- Pruning Group: 2 (light pruning)
- Height: Up to 6.6 feet (Up to 2 meters)
- Flower Size: About 4.7 to 7.1 inches (About 12 to 18 cm), simple and semi-double
- Blooming Period: May-June, with a repeat in September
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Innocent Glance
‘Innocent Glans’ is a new variety of clematis and it is not yet clear how it overwinters and how resistant it is in general. However, it is worth noting that it is relatively low-growing and from this point of view is valuable for small gardens.
- Pruning Group: 2 (light pruning)
- Height: 4.9…6.6 feet (1.5…2 meters)
- Flowers: Large, 5.5…5.9 inches (14…15 cm) in diameter, simple, semi-double and double, light pink in color
- USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Kaen
‘Kaen’ is a Japanese variety of clematis with unusual double flowers. They have irregularly shaped sepals and very atypical coloring – often with flecks of green on the sepals.
- Height: 2 to 2.5 meters
- Flowers: Double, 8 to 14 cm in diameter, red-pink with a light stripe
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Kiri Te Kanawa
‘Kiri Te Kanawa’ is a gorgeous clematis with rich purple double flowers. It is not very winter hardy, but if you have long warm summers and moderately cold winters, I recommend trying this variety.
- Pruning group: 2 (light prune)
- Height: 7…10ft (2-3 meters)
- Flowers: double, 4″-6″ (10…15 cm) in diameter, deep purple color
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 (but more likely 5)
Multi Blue
‘Multi Blue’ is a very popular variety with large double flowers. It is characterized by high variability – the flowers can be different in shape and color. The variety is unpretentious, relatively stable, slowly builds up the root mass, but after building up it blooms very abundantly.
- Height – up to 6.56 feet (2 m)
- Flowers – double, with a diameter of 3.94…5.91 inches (10…15 cm), lavender or purple
- USDA Hardiness Zone – 4-9
Piilu
‘Piilu’ – is a stunning clematis created in Estonia. Double and single flowers can appear in early summer at the same time. It is quite resistant to winter cold.
- Pruning group: 2 (light prune)
- Height: 5-7 feet (1.5-2 meters)
- Flowers: double, semi-double, single up to 2.5″-5″ (6-12` cm) in diameter, pink
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Pink Swing
Pink Swing is a rare beauty clematis with double 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
Taiga
Taiga is one of the most popular clematis varieties, while not quite suitable for the climate of the northern states. Absolutely gorgeous purple flowers, but winter hardiness zones 7-9, must be very carefully covered.
- Height – 6.6 to 8.2 feet (2 to 2.5 meters)
- Flowers – double, up to 6.3 inches (16 cm) in diameter, violet with a greenish tint
- USDA Hardiness Zones – 7-9
Thyrislund
‘Thyrislund’ is a rather old variety of clematis from the 2nd pruning group, not very winter-hardy, but quite pretty. The star-shaped flowers, which bloom in late May, delight the eye for a long time.
- Pruning Group: 2
- Height: up to 9.8 feet (3 meters)
- Flowers: large, with white-lavender petals
- Blooming: May-June, repeat in September
- USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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