Clematis: Suggestions for very hardy Pruning Group 1, 1 by Lily_love

Lily_love wrote:
I fully appreciated input from experienced gardeners. Especially those that truly devoted and love their flowers as I've noticed as Jeanne over the years. Thank you Jeanne for sharing your knowledge with me and others, we can learn so much from your generosity.

My knowledge is limited too; but here is mine (experience): a picture is worth a thousand words? Here is my thousand words of group 1 clematis 'Armandii'. It's evergreen in my zone, the flowers are abundant, no stray seedlings, and every year it seem to grow in beauty! Presenting my Armandii last year: (The arbor); need substantial structure to climb on. No study arbor? Build one, because you need one for this tough beauty in our Southern garden.