No, vitacellas bloom late. That is instead of blooming first thing in the spring, they bloom in the summer. But they have a very long bloom period. Some have the nodding cup shaped flowers but some have the more regular form clematis flowers. Only usually the flowers are not as big as the flowers prouduced on the large flowering type. I didn't get any of the nodding type flowers as I don't care for them, got the normal looking flowered ones.
Actually the new clematis count is up to 19 by now. I ordered two more large flowered prune group 2 from Silver Star. Those are TWILIGHT and H F YOUNG. Loved the colors on both of these. They are going with some others I ordered and already planted from the Vinery that would be on a large tall trellis that is along side my garage door.
Plus I bought a potted LADY BETTY BELFOUR locally. It is not in bloom, doesn't even have buds yet. Supposed to bloom later like in mid summer even though it is a large flowering type. Prune group 3. I know this because I looked it up at The Silver Star Vinery as they also carry it. But I couldn't resist the local one. I have the perfect spot for that one already picked out.
Also bought another THE PRESIDENT. I needed another clematis to go with the ones I bought locally this past week for my new clematis tower. I just knew that THE PRESIDENT would look fabulous with the ones I had. The colors are really striking together. No matter that I already have one from the vinery, I love it so much I don't mind two :-)) And the tower needs four vines.
