How to Use clematis in a Sentence

clematis

noun

• Milt did not know that there are two types of clematis.
  — John Kelly, Washington Post, 29 July 2020
• There are phlox, black-eyed Susans, and a lot of clematis.
  — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2020
• The Comtesse de Bouchaud clematis and an anemone called Honorine Jobert flowered and were gone.
  — Perdita Buchan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2017
• 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
• Group one clematis bloom in spring on growth from the previous year.
  — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 7 Nov. 2020
• 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
• 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
• The back walls will have fragrant white roses and clematis climbing up them.
  — Vogue, 21 May 2018
• Candles lit the room, and Joseph covered the tables with purple clematis.
  — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 14 July 2017
• The garden is currently full of hydrangeas, lilies, clematis, and more.
  — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 June 2022
• 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
• Group three clematis flower in late summer or fall on new growth produced that season.
  — Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 7 Nov. 2020
• The more colorful clematis varieties are quite pretty but not as easy to grow.
  — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2021
• Celebrate the return of clematis on the greenhouse terrace.
  — oregonlive, 8 Apr. 2022
• The wooden structure in Ina Garten’s yard is perfectly peppered in clematis.
  — Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 5 Apr. 2023
• Set a potted plant such as Asiatic jasmine (pictured) or clematis next to it.
  — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 31 Mar. 2023
• A fence or trellis around it could be festooned with vines such as morning glories, clematis and, yes, climbing roses.
  — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 12 May 2017
• Improve air circulation around your clematis, so moisture doesn’t sit on the leaves.
  — Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, 3 July 2019
• Totally unlike most clematis, this has tiny, profuse white flowers that are just starting to bloom now.
  — oregonlive, 25 Sep. 2021
• Ignore those gardening books that promise that some clematis don't need pruning at all.
  — Jean Nick, Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2017
• Clematis thrive with annual pruning, with the timing varying according to the group the clematis belongs to.
  — oregonlive, 23 Jan. 2022
• This whirligig seed head followed from a beautiful clematis blossom.
  — Robert Llewellyn and Teri Dunn Chace, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2015
• The most familiar clematis blooms are the big purple saucers of Jackman’s clematis, a common sight in summer in Chicago-area gardens.
  — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2023
• Plantings include hosta, hydrangea, lamb's ears, clematis, herbs and more.
  — Julie Washington, cleveland, 6 July 2020
• Or the clematis Thomas planted in her father’s memory that blooms vibrant purple.
  — Anna Webb, idahostatesman, 8 June 2017
• Lighter tints are also available, along with that most novel clematis color, yellow.
  — Washington Post, 19 May 2021
• Clematis Perennial clematis varieties prefer to have their flowers in sun and their roots in shade.
  — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2022
• Learn how to extend the bloom season of perennials, including clematis.
  — oregonlive.com, 12 July 2019
• Clematis: Most of the large, showy hybrid clematis are not scented, but the following species are all richly scented (also all vigorous climbers, to 15 feet or more).
  — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2017
• Jack and Valente were sitting outside under a pergola heavy with potato vine and clematis.
  — Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2021

Last Updated: 15 Aug 2024