Some of you may remember we used to have a fenced front yard, and I had a sweet autumn clematis that would cover about 12' of the fence. A few years we took the fence down, which left no home for the clematis. So I transplanted it, and I don't recall it flowering last year. But, it sure did this year!
It looks like its making up for not flowering last year! It looks beautiful in your garden. Congratulations
Thanks! I cut this back almost to the ground each year, so a lot of maintenance is required, but it's worth it.
That is a beauty...I agree with Ronni, with not knowing they could grow that big and FULL...I can understand why you saved it.
It blooms late August through September where I live (zone 5). It will overwinter, and is considered invasive by many. It can grow 12-14' per year, so I cut it back to the ground in February or March before it starts growing again. That can be quite the chore if you don't have a good way of disposing of it. I just throw it in the back of the truck and take it to the recycling center with the rest of my yard waste.
Thank you. I think I NEED some of that. I need more flowers to bloom that time of year. My gardens got sort of drab in mid August.
