Ya know what? I have no idea what I am doing and in a way I don't even care. I loved my FIL so much and I will miss him terribly. I do know he loved gardening, fishing, camping, anything that had to do with nature. I am going to plant my Queen Elizabeth climber and my new Star of India clematis together this weekend. I just "hope" it all turns out beautifully for my FIL. If not I will have to start something new next spring. Keep your fingers crossed that he is going to help me with this.
No idea
good luck - clematis are beautiful when they are happy
Dawn, it will be fine. plant the clematis deep. they will be beautiful together.
Purple and pink make a stunning combination. I'm sure you'll love it and FIL will stand watch over it for you.