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dirtdorphins said:My favorite clematis is generally whatever is blooming in the moment, because they are all awesome at that point aren't they?



However, I have only recently 'discovered' the non-vining ramblers and small flowered varieties and I have been really impressed so far with how these new (baby) plants have performed in their first season. Hands down, my favorite is 'Arabella', for non-stop bloom spring-summer-fall, even in the shade.

• Clematis 'Arabella'
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'Trikatrei' put on the best show for sheer number of flowers, and outgrew it's temporary trellis. Hopefully, it's companion rose will eventually grow up too.

• Clematis 'Trikatrei'
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My favorite color and shape is 'Rooguchi'; second favorite color is 'Venosa Violacea'--but I didn't take a decent picture of either.
'Madame Julia Correvon', 'Maria Cornelia', and 'jouiniana praecox' were stellar, but I neglected to even attempt a photograph to prove it, for some unknown reason.
I had quite a few snail casualties and others are still settling in and thinking about flowering next year, but here are a few more pics of some new ones for me this year:

'Juuli'

• Clematis (Clematis integrifolia 'Juuli')
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'Pamiat Serdtsa'

'Durandii'

• Clematis (Clematis durandii)
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'Moonfleet'

I love your screen name "dirtdorphins"
So true. Nothing is more therapeutic