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Hybrid clematis are among the most spectacular flowering vines you can grow in your New Zealand garden. With their dazzling blossoms, incredible colour range, and impressive versatility, hybrid clematis vines offer gardeners endless possibilities for transforming fences, walls, pergolas, and arches into breathtaking displays. If you’re searching for a climber that delivers maximum impact, hybrid clematis are a top choice thanks to their remarkable blooms, long flowering season, and reliable performance.

Clematis montana 'Rubens' pink flower with purple-green foliage.

Clematis montana 'Rubens'

Clematis montana 'Rubens' is a vigorous and stunning deciduous climber known for its profusion of soft pink, vanilla-scented flowers in spring. The blooms contrast beautifully with the bronze-tinged foliage, creating an impressive display on fences, pergolas, and trellises.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 7.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Helleborus 'Yellow Hybrid'

Helleborus 'Yellow Hybrid' is a beautiful evergreen perennial that produces soft yellow flowers through winter and early spring, bringing welcome colour to the garden when few other plants are in bloom.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 45 cm
Spread: 45 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Helleborus 'Pink Hybrid'

Helleborus 'Pink Hybrid' is a delightful evergreen perennial that produces elegant pink flowers through winter and early spring when colour is most...

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Helleborus 'White Hybrid'

Helleborus 'White Hybrid' is a beautiful winter flowering perennial that produces elegant white blooms above lush evergreen foliage. It provides...

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Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'

Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' is an attractive deciduous climber valued for its large soft pink flowers and dependable flowering performance. The broad...

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Clematis 'Multi Blue' flower.
Clematis 'Multi Blue'

Clematis 'Multi Blue' is grown for its interesting flowers. It produces showy, double flowers which have varying shades of blue from spring through...

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Clematis 'Josephine'

Clematis 'Josephine' is an elegant deciduous climber prized for its large double flowers in soft pink to mauve tones. The layered blooms create an...

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Clematis 'John Warren' pink and white flowers.
Clematis 'John Warren'

Clematis 'John Warren' is a striking clematis variety admired for its large, star shaped flowers with lilac pink petals and striking magenta veining...

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Clematis montana 'Marjorie' flowers.
Clematis montana 'Marjorie'

Clematis montana 'Marjorie' is a vigorous deciduous climber prized for its profusion of semi-double, soft pink flowers in late spring. Each bloom...

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Clematis armandii white flowers.
Clematis armandii

Clematis armandii is a vigorous, evergreen climber admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of fragrant white flowers in early spring. Native...

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Clematis durandii purple flowers.
Clematis 'Durandii'

Clematis 'Durandii' is a striking clematis variety renowned for its large, velvety, deep blue flowers that bloom over a long summer season. Unlike...

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Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh'

Clematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh' is an elegant deciduous climber prized for its large double white flowers and refined climbing habit. The layered...

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Clematis hookeriana flowers.
Clematis hookeriana

Clematis hookeriana is a rare and charming NZ native clematis species valued for its delicate white, bell shaped flowers that appear in spring. Its...

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Clematis 'Elsa Spath' purple and pink flower.
Clematis 'Elsa Spath'

Clematis 'Elsa Spath' is a classic large flowering clematis prized for its stunning violet blue blooms with striking red anthers. Flowering from late...

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Clematis 'Fireworks'

Clematis 'Fireworks' is a spectacular deciduous climbing vine admired for its very large violet purple flowers highlighted with vivid crimson bars...

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Clematis integrifolia plant with blue flowers and lush green foliage.
Clematis integrifolia

Clematis integrifolia is a hardy and compact clematis variety prized for its nodding, bell shaped blue flowers that bloom from late spring through...

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Clematis jackmanii superba growing on a fence with purple flowers.
Clematis jackmanii 'Superba'

Clematis jackmanii 'Superba' is a classic and much loved clematis variety known for its large, velvety purple flowers that bloom profusely from mid...

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Clematis 'Henryi' white flowers with green foliage growing on a trellis.
Clematis 'Henryi'

Clematis 'Henryi' is a magnificent large flowering clematis that produces showy pure white blooms with striking golden stamens. Flowering from late...

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Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' pink flowers and lush green foliage.
Clematis 'Ville de Lyon'

Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' is a vigorous deciduous climber celebrated for its large carmine red flowers with contrasting golden stamens that bloom from...

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Clematis 'Warszawska Nike'

Clematis 'Warszawska Nike' is a vigorous deciduous climber renowned for its large velvety deep purple flowers with contrasting golden stamens...

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Clematis paniculata white flowers.
Clematis paniculata

Clematis paniculata, known as Puawhananga, is a stunning native New Zealand climber celebrated for its masses of fragrant white flowers in spring and...

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Cyclamen Hybrid

Cyclamen Hybrid is a popular flowering perennial valued for its colourful upswept blooms and attractive marbled foliage during the cooler months...

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Clematis 'HF-Young' blue flowers.
Clematis 'HF Young'

Clematis 'HF Young' is grown for its beautiful and showy flowers. The large flowers are mid-blue and produced en masse through spring and summer. The...

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Clematis 'Pink Champagne' two-tone pink flowers.
Clematis 'Pink Champagne'

Clematis 'Pink Champagne' is grown for its outstanding flowers. It produces masses of large and showy, two-toned pink flowers through spring and...

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Clematis 'Lincoln Star'

Clematis 'Lincoln Star' is an attractive deciduous climber valued for its large pink flowers, each highlighted by a deeper central bar that creates a...

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Clematis 'Vagabond' purple flower.
Clematis 'Vagabond'

Clematis 'Vagabond' is grown for its exquisite flowers. It produces showy, dark purple flowers en masse from spring through summer. The foliage is...

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Clematis 'Arabella' light purple flowers.
Clematis 'Arabella'

Clematis 'Arabella' is a delightful, non climbing clematis variety admired for its masses of rich purple blue flowers produced throughout summer. It...

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Clematis 'Andromeda'

Clematis 'Andromeda' is an elegant deciduous climber valued for its large, pale pink and white flowers and refined climbing habit. The striking...

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Clematis 'Alice Fisk' purple flowers.
Clematis 'Alice Fisk'

Clematis 'Alice Fisk' is a beautiful deciduous climbing vine grown for its masses of elegant flowers that create a spectacular display from spring...

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Clematis afoliata yellow flowers.
Clematis afoliata

Clematis afoliata is a slender, scrambling vine that does not carry leaves. During spring the plants burst into flower with masses of fragrant...

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Clematis 'Nelly Moser' growing on a trellis with pink flowers and green foliage.
Clematis 'Nelly Moser'

Clematis 'Nelly Moser' is a deciduous climber featuring exquisite flowers. It produces masses of large, showy, two-toned pink flowers. These are...

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Clematis 'Gillian Blades'

Clematis 'Gillian Blades' is an elegant deciduous climber prized for its large white flowers and refined garden presence. The blooms create a fresh...

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Clematis montana 'Rubens'

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What Makes Hybrid Clematis Special?

Hybrid clematis have been developed by crossing different species and varieties to bring together the best traits of each. This selective breeding produces vines with bigger flowers, longer blooming periods, and improved disease resistance compared to their species cousins. Many hybrid clematis also boast repeat flowering, so you can enjoy a steady parade of blooms from spring into autumn. Popular hybrids like Clematis Hagley Hybrid and Clematis 'Multi Blue' are renowned for their reliability and standout visual appeal.

Favourite Hybrid Clematis Varieties

Choosing a hybrid clematis means you get to select from an array of colours, forms, and growth habits. For soft romance, Clematis Hagley Hybrid produces large, shell-pink flowers that glow in partial shade—perfect for brightening up less sunny spots. The dramatic Clematis 'Multi Blue' offers striking double blooms in deep blue and purple tones, adding a touch of luxury wherever it grows. If bold, velvety tones are your style, Clematis Warszawska Nike provides rich, red-purple petals for striking contrast. For a fresh bi-coloured look, Clematis Lincoln Star displays pink flowers with a contrasting stripe. Each of these varieties brings something unique to the garden, ensuring there’s a hybrid clematis to suit every gardener’s taste.

How to Grow Hybrid Clematis in New Zealand

Hybrid clematis thrive when their roots are cool and shaded, yet their top growth enjoys sun—aim to plant with their base in shade and their stems reaching for the light. They are happiest in fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate organic matter when planting, mulch well, and keep them well watered, especially during dry spells. Most hybrids grow vigorously, needing something to scramble up—think trellises, fences, or even as companions for small trees. Pruning depends on the variety: many hybrids bloom on new wood, so they’re best pruned back hard in late winter, while others flower on old wood, needing only light shaping.

Create Stunning Displays with Hybrid Clematis

Whether you’re clothing a fence with the subtle beauty of Clematis montana rubens 'Freda' or looking to make a bold statement with a dramatic-flowered hybrid, these versatile climbers adapt to almost any garden design. Grow hybrid clematis in containers, allow them to mingle among roses, or let them soften the lines of a pergola for show-stopping effect.

Explore our full range of hybrid clematis varieties and discover the perfect match for your garden. With their deserved reputation for performance and beauty, hybrid clematis will bring years of delight—every season, something new to admire.

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