Clematis for beginners list

The following list has been created by the members of the International Clematis Society from all over the world as a result of the three-year debate.

It has been envisaged for the purpose of helping people with little or no experience of growing Clematis to choose the varieties and cultivars that are not only beautiful, but also reliable, easy to grow, and resistant to common clematis diseases including Clematis Wilt. The names of Clematis in this list conform to "Clematis Register and Checklist 2002" published by RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).