Clematis: Clematis blooms, Everyday , 1 by beckygardener

beckygardener wrote:
I am new to clematis. I have been reading and viewing all the beautiful clems here on this thread! Quite impressive vines that everyone has growing!!! Love the roses, too!

I live in a very warm zone (10a) and didn't think I could grow clems here. But I got in on a co-op last season and purchased 3 small starts and planted them in the ground a few months ago. I will admit I was impressed with the extensive root system they had, even if the top growth was minimal. But I honestly thought the heat would kill them ... So far they are hanging in there!

I have two different cultivars growing along my picket fence that I believe will handle the heat here. This is "Viticella Venosa Violacea". How long does this one bloom and is it a rebloomer? It is certainly a vigorous grower...