I found the love of clematis about 4 years ago and these are amazing plants. I think we've all met someone who says "I have a purple one" and those who have the 'addiction' can recall being that newbie. So many lovely clematis from some really great vendors. Here are a few of my beloved clematis.
This came as a seedling from a nursery. Not sure what we have since it blooms large flowers like a type 2 but later blooms smaller flowers like a type 3. The President comes to mind but we're just not sure but it's stunning.
Tye Dye - one that is often overlooked. I have it planted near the path to our back entrance. Everyone who sees it has to stop and admire the amazing color variations.
Barbara Harrington ranks at the top - or darn near it. Was amazing the first 3 years and didn't have much to say for herself last summer. I hope she will kick in this year.
It's amazing. The picture doesn't do justice to it. I have it planted near a birch tree and it climbs over into the tree like a swag. Really a nice clematis and it's budding out like crazy now. I really need to get my self out in the yard and do some clean up.