Often growing with little care in the right spot, clematis vines will bloom best when trimmed correctly at least once a year.

Vase vine (Clematis viorna) is another safe choice in many regions. Vase vines can grow well from New England down to the Gulf Coast and boasts vibrant purple blooms. Two western native varieties ...

Vining types include virgin’s bower (Clematis virginiana) and pitcher’s leather (Clematis pitcheri), also called purple flower. If the habitat is along a stream, water feature or wooded edge ...

Plant them with a deep purple clematis vine for a striking pairing in the garden. There are many excellent yellow shrub roses ...