1.0HeraldNet.comhttps://www.heraldnet.comnonehttps://www.heraldnet.com/author/none/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="QEFZ1F7SAE"><a href="https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/05/05/the-golfing-gardener-clematis-the-queen-of-vines/">The Golfing Gardener: Clematis – The Queen of Vines</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/05/05/the-golfing-gardener-clematis-the-queen-of-vines/embed/#?secret=QEFZ1F7SAE" width="600" height="338" title="“The Golfing Gardener: Clematis – The Queen of Vines” — HeraldNet.com" data-secret="QEFZ1F7SAE" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.heraldnet.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script> https://www.heraldnet.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/05/42242946_web1_Clematis-Vancouver-Mystic-Gem---SS.jpg20482731It is always fun to go vertical with climbing plants each spring, in particular the vine we call Clematis. This special plant thrives in our local gardens, providing superior flower power each spring and summer. The many varieties of Clematis available offer multitudes of flower sizes, colors and habits to catch any gardener’s fancy, as choice is always paramount with these lovely vines. There are some 350 species of Clematis named across the globe, many of which are excellent in our area. What gardeners really seem to crave though are the hybrids and cultivars - literally thousands that have been named over the decades. Whether you are seeking an old-school variety like ‘Nelly Moser’ or a newer flavor like ‘Fragrant Star’, this is the time of year to find maximum selection.