Clematis Society, British

Aims of the BCS
The British Clematis Society (BCS) exists to promote the cultivation and preservation of clematis. In particular, we aim to encourage all gardeners to grow and enjoy clematis – with the emphasis being on enjoy!

The BCS has some 1000 members, ranging from experts to absolute beginners. Membership is open to anyone interested, whatever country they live in.

‘The Clematis’, the BCS Journal
Regular newsletters including information on future events
National meetings featuring illustrated presentations
Visits to gardens of interest to clematis lovers
An active seed exchange
Exhibits at major gardening shows
Practical workshops and demonstrations
BCS display and trial gardens
The BCS is a registered charity, (number: 1049107) and is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society (number: 10586944).

The BCS is a membership based organisation and members pay an annual membership fee. Although we are based in the United Kingdom, we welcome applications to join us from anyone elsewhere in the world.

If you would like to join the BCS, please print yourself a copy of the application form which can be found by clicking here and send it to our Membership Secretary together with your initial payment. Current subscription rates are:

This form can also be used by existing members wishing to renew their subscriptions. The application form will open in a new browser window. In order to load the form you need an up-to-date copy of Acrobat Reader; if you do not already have a copy you can download it from here.

Payments from applicants in the UK should be by cheque made out to the “British Clematis Society”.

Payments from applicants overseas should likewise be payable to the “British Clematis Society” and can take the form of:

a Sterling bank draft drawn on the London office of any bank
an International Money Order payable in the UK

Please post the form and payment to:

The Membership Secretary
British Clematis Society
11 Norton Mandeville, Ingatestone,
Essex, CM40LN