Clematis Betty Corning — A Garden Classic That Blooms All Summer Long

Imagine stepping into your garden from July through October and being greeted by cascades of soft lavender-blue, nodding bell flowers swaying gently in the breeze. That's the quiet magic of Clematis Betty Corning — one of the most reliable, free-flowering clematis varieties you can grow. Whether draped over an arbor, climbing a trellis, or weaving through your perennial border, Betty Corning earns her place every single season.

Why Gardeners Love Betty Corning

• Delicate 2" nodding bell flowers in soft lavender-blue with gently recurving petal tips
• Blooms heavily July through October — one of the longest bloom seasons of any clematis
• Reblooms in early fall on new growth for a second flush of color
• Pruning Group 3 — the easiest to prune; cut back hard each spring for maximum blooms
• Versatile grower — perfect for arbors, fences, trellises, or threading through shrubs and perennials

Planting — As Easy as 1-2-3

1. Loosen soil to 12" deep and mix in compost and ¼–½ cup of all-purpose granular fertilizer.
2. Dig a hole for the roots and position the crown (where roots meet stem) right at soil level.
3. Cover roots with soil, leaving growing tips just barely visible above ground.

Growing Tips

• Sun & Roots: Clematis love sun on their vines but prefer cool, shaded roots — mulch the base well
• Water: Keep consistently moist during the first growing season
• Support: Guide vines with soft twine or zip-ties onto your chosen structure
• Fertilize: Apply ¼–½ cup granular fertilizer in spring when the first leaves emerge

Pruning (Group 3 — Simple & Rewarding)

Betty Corning blooms entirely on new growth, so in early spring, cut all prior year's vines back to 12"–18" from the ground. This hard prune encourages vigorous new shoots and the most abundant flowering. If the plant outgrows its space, cut the entire plant back to 5" — it will bounce back beautifully.

Available in 1 plant, 3 plants, and 10 roots — select your size above.