Best Clematis for Georgia: Expert Picks from Lyndy Broder

Internationally recognized clematis expert Lyndy Broder recommends these top performers for Georgia gardens:

• 'Arabella' (integrifolia) – blue-mauve, trails as groundcover, Apr–Sep
• 'Betty Corning' (viticella) – pale blue, climber 8–10', May–Aug
• 'Duchess of Albany' (texensis) – bright pink, climber 8–10', Apr–Oct
• 'Etoile Violette' (viticella) – dark purple, climber 10–13', Apr–Oct
• 'Henryi' – white with dark anthers, climber 10–12', Apr–Jul
• 'Josephine' – double pink, climber 8–10', Apr–Sep
• 'Madame Julia Correvon' (viticella) – red wine, climber 8', Apr–Sep
• 'Princess Diana' (texensis) – luminous pink, climber 6–8', May–Sep
• 'Rooguchi' (viticella) – purple, 3', Apr–Sep
• 'Venosa Violacea' (viticella) – white with purple veins, climber 8–10', May–Oct

Sources: Joy Creek Nursery (OR), Brushwood Nursery (GA), Woodlanders (SC) for natives.