How to Use clematis in a Sentence

clematis

noun
  • Your best bet is to grow clematis on a tall structure, adding thick mulch at the base.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 June 2026
  • Group one clematis bloom in spring on growth from the previous year.
    — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 7 Nov. 2020
  • This is a clematis that blooms on old and new wood, and takes part sun to full sun exposure.
    — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, 17 Jan. 2018
  • Anything with braces wider than half an inch will be difficult for a clematis to grasp.
    — Tovah Martin, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The back walls will have fragrant white roses and clematis climbing up them.
    — Vogue, 21 May 2018
  • There’s a large, landscaped pool with one spot shaded by a stone and wood trellis and clematis vines.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2020
  • Group three clematis flower in late summer or fall on new growth produced that season.
    — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 7 Nov. 2020
  • Pruning clematis correctly will help this vine look its best year after year.
    — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The garden is currently full of hydrangeas, lilies, clematis, and more.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 June 2022
  • The more colorful clematis varieties are quite pretty but not as easy to grow.
    — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2021
  • And finally, the large flower clematis vines.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • This whirligig seed head followed from a beautiful clematis blossom.
    — Robert Llewellyn and Teri Dunn Chace, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2015
  • This building block clematis will give him a fun challenge in his downtime — so much better than a bouquet!
    — Cailey Lindberg, goodhousekeeping.com, 10 June 2023
  • Ignore those gardening books that promise that some clematis don't need pruning at all.
    — Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2017
  • Milt, of Arlington, did not mean to run the lawn mower over the clematis his wife had just planted.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 29 July 2020
  • Candles lit the room, and Joseph covered the tables with purple clematis.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 14 July 2017
  • Roses, clematis, wildflowers and more accent the green grounds with pops of color.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024
  • Improve air circulation around your clematis, so moisture doesn’t sit on the leaves.
    — Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, 3 July 2019
  • Lighter tints are also available, along with that most novel clematis color, yellow.
    — Washington Post, 19 May 2021
  • Plantings include hosta, hydrangea, lamb's ears, clematis, herbs and more.
    — Julie Washington, cleveland, 6 July 2020
  • To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Totally unlike most clematis, this has tiny, profuse white flowers that are just starting to bloom now.
    — oregonlive, 25 Sep. 2021
  • Set a potted plant such as Asiatic jasmine (pictured) or clematis next to it.
    — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Larger clematis planted in the ground can create a lacy screen by climbing on wire, fishing line or slender lattice.
    — Tovah Martin, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Peas, beans, nasturtium, clematis and other vining plants need support.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 16 June 2023
  • Specific plants used in this outdoor area include ivy, clematis, and climbing hydrangea.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The Comtesse de Bouchaud clematis and an anemone called Honorine Jobert flowered and were gone.
    — Perdita Buchan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2017
  • Learn how to extend the bloom season of perennials, including clematis.
    — oregonlive.com, 12 July 2019

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