Clematis: June, clematises and chat, 0 by pirl

pirl wrote:
Probably the confusion is my own but is it a trellis or the arbor? If it's the trellis in the first photo then I doubt any Jackmanii will want to share it willingly but it still would grow. If it's too happy there it could overwhelm the trellis - that's my only fear.

Why not give VC another year to strut her stuff? Give both VC's more manure, more compost (no need to dig in the manure), and water with ES.

Yes, Jackmanii (all) get trimmed back but the one at the compost gets lopped back a lot and frequently.

Any other clematis would be far enough away (I hope) so you won't prune it by accident. As long as that's the case, go ahead and plant a Jackmanii for summer blooms if you decide not to wait. (Many of us are just as impatient!)

This Ernest Markham (pink at bottom) was planted in my dumber days when pruning wasn't a top consideration when pairing clem's. It still does manage to show off though it would be happier elsewhere but trying to trace back the stems isn't easy. So your VC will still probably give a second bloom.

Have I added to your confusion?

I do like the fact that you've strayed a bit from all blue. Some of us can glaze over if there isn't enough contrast.