Clematis: What's blooming today, 1 by wickerparker

wickerparker wrote:
Hi everyone -- I've been mostly lurking in this forum, watching all the gorgeous clems opening up and making careful notes. I don't have much to share that hasn't already been seen here, but do have a few starting to open up that I'm especially happy with. First of all, because Clematisguru has been raving about Margaret Hunt, and whipping me up in a frenzy of anticipation, I have to post my first flower on her. I planted her early this spring, from SSV, and she certainly is vigorous. She's growing up a Zeph. Drouhin rose that is usually indestructible but this year got attacked by aphids. I've cut it back hard. New growth is red, which is nice with Margaret H, I think, but won't see it with the flowers this year, sadly. Think I got the aphids under control now, but if you see any in this picture let me know and I'll go blast the thing to heck.