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Clematis 'Victoria's Choice' & Clematis integrifolia

For adding a touch of class to a trellis or arbor, Clematis 'Victoria's Choice' (pictured left) is a real stand-out variety.  This double-flowering clematis produces impressive, 4-5" diameter blooms with large, powder-blue outer petals and a dense center of little dusty-white petals.  This is a fast-growing plant that quickly establishes a tall, floriferous presence in the garden. Breaking away from the typical clematis climbing habit, Clematis integrifolia (pictured right) is a beautiful shrub (non-climbing) clematis. The growth habit is both vertical and horizontal, producing dense, 18" x 18" clumps.  The nodding, bell-shaped flowers are deep blue to purple and have twisted petals.  Blooms appear late spring and last until mid-summer.