Clematis are among the more versatile and diverse plants for any garden; few flowers can fill so many garden niches, from specimen plants to dwarf perennials, or container selections to multistory vines. Wherever they are found, their blooms never fail to induce rapture and awe. The carefully chosen clematis can't be equaled when planted in the right situation and pruned in the right way, but horticultural horrors can ensue when beginners (or experts) overreach and force plants where they do not belong. Linda Beutler provides instructions for newcomers and master gardeners alike on plant selection, cultivation, and design, and debunks a few myths along the way. With a distinct nod to the wonderful traditions for growing clematis in the British Isles and Europe, she may be the first author to provide a distinctly American perspective on the subject. Filled with 115 beautiful photographs and the incalculable wisdom of hard-won experience, Gardening with Clematis will be required reading for all adventurous gardeners.
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"I grew clematis for years without much success ... then Linda Beutler wrote Gardening With Clematis: Design & Cultivation, and my life with clematis changed forever. She demystifies these gorgeous and varied plants in a very accessible — and fun — way."—Kym Pokorny, Oregonian, June 29, 2006 (Kym Pokorny Seattle Times )
"I highly recommend [this book] ... which is a thorough guide to all things clematis."—Valerie Easton, Seattle Times, April 5, 2006 (Valerie Easton Seattle Times )
"Beutler's ability to conjure word images of clematis colors and forms growing with all sorts of other plants is impressive ... There are abundant ideas for ways to use clematis throughout the garden."—Ethne Clarke, American Gardener, May/June 2005 (Ethne Clarke American Gardener )
"I highly recommend [this book] ... which is a thorough guide to all things clematis."—Valerie Easton, Seattle Times, April 5, 2006 (Valerie Easton Seattle Times )
"Beutler's ability to conjure word images of clematis colors and forms growing with all sorts of other plants is impressive ... There are abundant ideas for ways to use clematis throughout the garden."—Ethne Clarke, American Gardener, May/June 2005 (Ethne Clarke American Gardener )
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The carefully chosen clematis can't be equaled when planted in the right situation and pruned in the right way, but horticultural horrors can ensue when beginners (or experts) overreach and force plants where they do not belong. Linda Beutler provides instructions for newcomers and master gardeners alike on plant selection, cultivation, and design, and debunks a few myths along the way. With a distinct nod to the wonderful traditions for growing clematis in the British Isles and Europe, she may be the first author to provide a distinctly American perspective.
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twining for clematis,
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This is a great book for the beginner and the experienced I couldn't put it down the information was practical. You can tell this is written by someone that actually grows these. The photos are great I longed for more of them. The chapters are nice you don't have to wade through the text to find what you are looking for. I liked the chapters on pairing the clematis with other plants that act as the support. This was inspired I get really tired of clematis on the trellis routine. I think every gardener that has grown or wants to grow clematis would benifit from this book. I sure did.
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Wonderful introduction to clematis,
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I have very much enjoyed this book. Clearly, the author grows clematis and is an avid fan of them. She doesn't talk down to the reader, but offers plenty of advice in a breezy, conversational manner. This is no plain catalog-like listing of as many cultivars as possible with barebones information. This is a book to read. This book can get a new clematis grower grounded.
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This is a wonderful book for clematis lovers! I didn't even realize I was a clematis lover until I read this book. Many of my gardening books I use for reference only, looking at only the pictures for inspiration or checking out only the chapters that apply to my gardening situation. But "Gardening with Clematis" I actually read cover to cover! The author is living in the Pacific Northwest and that fits my local as well. I highly recommend this book to beginning gardeners as well as experienced gardeners, you won't be sorry!!!
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It is easy for even beginning gardeners to be inventive when using clematis in plant marriages. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
using clematis, herbaceous clematis, hybrid clematis, red clematis, new clematis, other clematis, growing clematis, montana forms, clematis blooms, hardy fuchsias, old garden roses, purple clematis, pink bar, sharp drainage, hard pruning, wilt disease, sweet autumn clematis, flowered hybrid, cultivar name, top growth, herbaceous perennials, rambling roses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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using clematis, herbaceous clematis, hybrid clematis, red clematis, new clematis, other clematis, growing clematis, montana forms, clematis blooms, hardy fuchsias, old garden roses, purple clematis, pink bar, sharp drainage, hard pruning, wilt disease, sweet autumn clematis, flowered hybrid, cultivar name, top growth, herbaceous perennials, rambling roses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Northwest Garden Nursery, Kinzy Faire, North American, Old Germantown Gardens, Brewster Rogerson, Lucy Hardiman, Pacific Northwest, Atragene Group, Susan Saxton, United States, New Zealand, Sissinghurst Castle, English Rose Rosa, Middle East New!
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- An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Clematis by Mary K. Toomey on page 100, page 144, and Back Matter
- Hardy Geraniums: The Complete Guide to the Genus by Peter Yeo in Back Matter
- Clematis for Everyone by Raymond J. Evison in Back Matter
- Clematis As Companion Plants by Barry Fretwell in Back Matter
- Growing Clematis by Raymond Evison in Back Matter
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