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The climbing varieties are valued for their ability to scramble up walls, fences and other structures, and also to grow through other plants, notably shrubs and trees.

Some can be trained along the ground to provide cover.

Because of their adaptability and masses of spectacular flowers, clematis are among the most popular of all garden plants.

Many choice and rare cultivars are to be had from mail order and online catalogues.

Specialists regularly put on displays in national flower shows such as the Chelsea Flower Show.

In theory it is possible to have a clematis in flower at any time throughout the year.

Many varieties provide a second period of interest with a flush of flowers, or decorative seed heads.