Clematis adorn walls and privacy screens with their star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers, delicate foliage, and finely woven branches. However, they also subtly add accents in perennial beds. The variety of these expressive garden plants is vast. This book presents a selection of the most important, interesting, and beautiful species and varieties of clematis. In addition to detailed descriptions of species and varieties, it includes a cultivation guide and information on plant protection, as well as the breeding and cultural history of this valuable garden plant. Special attention is given to their uses.