I planted very small plants last year, and now it's beginning to bloom. They start out a deep ruby red and fade to dusty rose. The tag said 12' and so far it's only about 8'..which means the middle of the arbor is bare... I hope it grows taller next year.
I love clematis :) That's really pretty. I'd buy lots more if the bigger plants weren't so expensive :(
Moss Rose, do you remember its name? I have been reading about Niobe and Cardinal Wyzinski being shades of red. That does look very pretty.
t is a beautiful plant for sure. I'd also like to know what it is?
It is Ville De Lyon, from Donahue's Clematis'. I bought 4, end of the season sale, for $2 each, in 3" pots. This is their second summer in my gardens. They open a deep ruby red, then fade as they mature. The bloom also gets larger as it matures. My only complaint so far,,they aren't tall enough for what they're planted on. It's a large arbor type deal I made myself from metal fence post and what we call *hog panels*..so it's quite tall, at least 12 ft. The tag says they grow to 12 ft but haven't so far. I hope next year they get even taller so the very top of the arbor is covered. Right now it's empty and looks bad. Here's another photo..they're really blooming now.
What a great bargain, yes indeedy they are gorgeous.
