Clematis for Small Spaces: 150 High-performance Plants for Patios, Decks, Balconies and Borders - Hardcover

Raymond J. Evison

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0881928518 ISBN 13: 9780881928518

Publisher: Timber Press, 2008

Synopsis

Clematis have long enjoyed popularity in gardens large enough to accommodate them and now, with the arrival of a new generation of cultivars that excel in mixed borders, containers, and other small spaces, there is more reason than ever to grow them. As well as being modest in height, many of these new clematis are extremely floriferous and self-supporting, thus ensuring their value in a wide range of garden situations. Evison recommends the best clematis for compact spaces such as indoor and outdoor containers, mixed borders, deck gardens, hanging baskets, and balconies, and goes on to provide detailed plant descriptions organized by flowering season. This long-awaited book celebrates a new generation of clematis and will appeal to both established enthusiasts and beginners.

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About the Author

Raymond J. Evison has introduced over 100 species and cultivars to gardeners worldwide. is owner of the Guernsey Clematis Nursery in the Channel Islands. He has won numerous awards, including many RHS Gold Medals and the RHS Victoria Medal of Honor (2004). He serves as vice president of the Royal Horticultural Society, and his business, The Guernsey Clematis Nursery Ltd., is the world's leading producer of your clematis plants.

From the Back Cover

Clematis have long enjoyed popularity among gardeners and now, with the arrival of a new generation of cultivars that excel in small garden situations, there is more reason than ever to grow them. As well as being modest in height, many of the new and classic clematis are self-supporting and extremely floriferous, making them ideal for mixed border and container cultivation.

In recent years international nurseryman Raymond J. Evison has championed these compact and highly rewarding cultivars. Recognizing that minimal spaces require clematis of maximum impact, he highlights a selection of high-performance, disease-resistant clematis that flower freely over a long period. He recommends the best clematis for particular situations such as containers, mixed borders, patios, deck gardens, hanging baskets and balconies, and goes on to provide detailed plant descriptions organized by flowering season. Clematis naturally associate well with a variety of other plants and the author discusses suitable companion plants, explaining how to achieve a compatible mix of colour, shape, and form.

This comprehensive reference contains easy-to-follow advice on caring for container-grown plants, pruning the different types of clematis the simple way, providing crucial shade to root systems, propagation techniques, combatting pests and diseases, and much more. Beautifully illustrated with 150 colour photos, this long-awaited book will appeal to everyone from seasoned experts to gardeners discovering clematis for the very first time.

Edition details

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0881928518
• ISBN 13: 9780881928518
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272